QA Technician

John Soules Foods; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated QA Technician to ensure food safety and quality at their Valley, AL location. This role involves monitoring HACCP, GMP, and SSOP programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high standards of quality assurance. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively across all levels, and a commitment to excellence. Join a company that values growth and offers comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal place to advance your career in the food manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Annual free health evaluation

24/7 Virtual medical access

Free flu vaccines

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employer matching 401k Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in food processing/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Quality processes including HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor HACCP Programs for regulatory compliance.
• Enforce QA Programs and correct issues as they arise.

Skills

HACCP

SSOP

GMP

Quality Assurance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Intermediate Computer Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

2 years experience in food processing

QA Lead Technician experience

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We are seeking a talented QA Technician to join our Valley, AL location.

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We Offer The Following Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Annual free health evaluation and testing
• 24/7 Virtual medical access
• Free flu vaccines.
• Free Short-term disability
• Voluntary Long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employer matching 401k Plan
• Vacation days
• Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Sam’s Club membership card
• Annual school visitation leave
• Back to school supplies program for employees’ children
• Service Recognition
• Paid Referral Program
• Company Picnic
  
  

Job Summary

To assist the QA Supervisor in managing the quality and food safety systems at the plant level which include all policies, programs, and procedures. The QA Technician will have primary responsibilities of the HACCP Programs, GMPs, SSOP Programs, Paperwork and Filing, all QA Programs, and Enforcement of Product Specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities If Any: No

Duties / Responsibilities

• Monitors all HACCP Programs in the plant to ensure regulatory compliance.
  
  

GMPs

• Monitors GMPs in the plant and assures strict adherence to the program.
• Records deficiencies and reports these deficiencies to the QA Supervisor and Plant Manager.
• Communicates these deficiencies to line personnel in a stern but respectful manner.
  
  

SSOP Programs

• Monitors all SSOP Programs in the plant to ensure regulatory compliance and food safety.
• Records deficiencies and reports these deficiencies to the QA Supervisor and Plant Manager.
• Communicates these deficiencies to sanitation personnel (Pre-op) and to production personnel (Operational).
  
  

Paperwork Accuracy And Filing

• Record data accurately and legible.
• Files all paperwork in accordance with the QA Supervisor’s direction.
  
  

Enforcement Of QA Programs

• Monitors all QA Programs in the plant.
• Enforces programs in the plant.
• Corrects all issues in accordance to QA Programs.
• Follows up on issues and makes sure proper corrective actions take place.
• Communicates these issues to QA Supervisor and Plant Manager.
  
  

Enforcement Of Product Specifications

• Monitors all products through the process (Includes Raw & RTE).
• Verifies that products are within the specification.
• Helps correct specification deviation with interaction with production personnel.
• Stops line if deviation is not corrected and the specification limits are met.
• Communicates these deviations to production personnel.
• Communicates these deviations to QA Supervisor and Plant Manager.
• Communicates any changes needed to specifications to QA Supervisor.
  
  

Required Skills / Abilities

Percent to Travel If Any:None

Work Remotely Yes or No:No

Education & Experience

• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years previous experience in food processing / manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Previous QA Lead Technician experience.
• Knowledge of Quality processes and systems including but not limited to: HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs.
• Intermediate level computer skills.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of staff and management.
• High energy, Self-starter and ability to work and complete work in a timely manner.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to stand ground and enforce policies/programs/specifications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. English required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Stand 75% of shift in cold and/or hot environment. May be exposed to aroma of spices used in cooking. May be exposed to dust particles in the air. Lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds infrequently.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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