QA Technician - 2nd Shift

High Liner Foods; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

High Liner Foods in Newport News is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician responsible for conducting inspections of raw materials and finished products to meet quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of food processing and experience with Microsoft applications. The role requires good sensory perception and the ability to work with others. Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food processing environment required.
• Experience with computer applications, primarily Microsoft Office.
• Ability to understand and apply basic statistical principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of raw materials and finished products.
• Schedule inspections based on requirements and standards.
• Maintain records and perform data entry in designated systems.
• Order products for Quality Assurance inspection as needed.
• Inspect returned products and report quality issues.

Skills

Food processing knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Statistical understanding

Sensory perception

Teamwork

Job description

Newport News
190 Enterprise DR
Newport News, VA 23603, USA

The Newport News Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for conducting raw material inspections in accordance with HACCP principles and established company policies and procedures, and for inspecting finished products to ensure compliance with all published quality standards.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Responsible for inspection of all raw materials and random inspections of commodity items.
• Schedule inspections based on FIFO standards as well as on production and sales requirements / requests.
• Responsible for data storage and records maintenance.
• Perform random sampling of products according to required inspection sample size.
• Enter text and grade inspected products in JDE and Boss systems.
• Order product from outside warehouses that are needed for Quality Assurance inspection.
• Inspect returned product for quality and disposition accordingly.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by department manager.

Job Specifications:

• Basic understanding of food processing environment.
• Computer experience especially Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Understanding of statistics helpful.
• Good odor, flavor, texture and color perception.
• Works effectively with other people.

Physical Environment:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with hands and arms, and bend. The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, and feel objects, tools or controls.

Allergens found inside the plant include fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

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