QA Technician-Cook 1st shift

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Stillmore (GA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Crider Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to conduct inspections on products and facilities, recording results, and adhering to food safety policies. The role emphasizes accurate measurements, material inspections, and maintaining detailed records.

The ideal candidate will pass the QA Proficiency Exam, read and write English fluently, and demonstrate strong organizational and teamwork skills. This on-site hourly position requires attention to GMPs and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Successfully passed QA Proficiency Exam.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Maintain a good attendance and performance standard.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Optimal organizational skills with a systematic approach to work.
• Ability to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written instruction and to keep accurate records.
• Ability to act quickly when there is a problem.

Responsibilities

• Crider Foods requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectations.
• Performing measurement and weight control checks.
• Performing equipment inspections
• Performing incoming raw material inspections
• Check instruments such as temperature gauges at regular intervals.
• Making sure that machines are always kept clean.
• Inspection of product labels, MSDS and safe use of chemicals.
• Recording and maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Ensuring GMP’s are being properly followed.
• All other duties as assigned.
• (In case of absence of key personnel, the job will be filled by a trained employee)

Skills

English literacy

Attendance & performance

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritizing workloads

Teamwork

Written instructions & records

Problem solving

Education

College education preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category Quality Assurance
• Employee Type Hourly

Description

Position Summary

The position will conduct inspections and record results on products and facilities.

General Purpose

Quality Assurance is a process which requires specific knowledge and skill. Quality Assurance Technicians work across all sectors of manufacturing and are responsible for carrying out checks on products and processes to ensure they meet predetermined quality standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Crider, Foods requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectations.
• Performing measurement and weight control checks.
• Performing equipment inspections
• Performing incoming raw material inspections
• Check instruments such as temperature gauges at regular intervals.
• Making sure that machines are always kept clean.
• Inspection of product labels, MSDS and safe use of chemicals.
• Recording and maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Ensuring GMP’s are being properly followed.
• All other duties as assigned.
• (In case of absence of key personnel, the job will be filled by a trained employee)

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successfully passed QA Proficiency Exam.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Maintain a good attendance and performance standard.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Optimal organizational skills with a systematic approach to work.
• Ability to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written instruction and to keep accurate records.
• Ability to act quickly when there is a problem.

Preferred Relevant Skills and Experience

• College education preferred
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

Positions reporting to this person

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to walk and stand, use arms and legs for long periods of time including wrist turning and finger manipulation.
• Employee stands frequently with tasks requiring consistent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling to complete; Lift, carry and push/pull occasionally of up to 50 pounds is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
• Job locations can be consistently 40 degrees or below.
• The noise levels at work are moderate to loud and hearing protection is required.

General Sign-Off:

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off:

All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.