QA Technician - Food Mfg

Rich Products Corporation; Missouri City (TX); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering & community impact

Descripción de la vacante

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a QA Technician in Missouri City, TX to assure food safety through HACCP compliance, corrective actions, and deviation reporting. You will support the QA Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include sampling, line monitoring, lab testing, data review, and reporting. Strong food science knowledge and physical ability (up to 50 lbs) are preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, chemistry or biology related field required.
• Chemistry work related analysis and lab testing experience.
• Microbiology knowledge related to food manufacturing.

Responsabilidades

• Document test results and communicate deviations with management.
• Review data and direct follow-up of product testing deviations and trends.
• Conduct product and process capability studies as directed by QA Manager or designate.
• Perform QA tasks including product sampling, line monitoring, lab testing and calibrations.
• Coordinate lab operation, raw material, finished product and audit data for process improvements.
• Audit laboratory testing, analytical methods and SOP compliance.
• Review and approve deviations, investigations, and CAPA related to labs.
• Review microbiological testing and sanitation reports.
• Place ingredients and finished goods on hold as directed by QA Manager.
• Investigate root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and promote a quality culture and organized work area.

Conocimientos

Food safety

HACCP understanding

Statistical knowledge

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical ability

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, chemistry or biology related field

Herramientas

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Excel

SAP

Minitab

QDMS

PLM

Descripción del empleo

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Location: Missouri City, TX, US, 77489

Segment: Quality & Regulatory

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The QA Technician's purpose is to assure food safety through HACCP compliance monitoring, implementing corrective actions and reporting of deviations to the QA Manager.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Document test results, communicate deviations with management and co-associates.
• Review data and direct follow-up of product testing deviations and trends to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct product and process capability studies as directed by QA Manager or designate.
• Perform QA tasks including product sampling, line monitoring, auditing, lab testing and calibrations to ensure compliance to specifications.
• Coordinate lab operation, raw material, finished product and audit analytical data and reports for process improvements.
• Audit laboratory testing, analytical test methods and protocols for Compliance with Standard Operating Procedure and Quality Assurance Agreement.
• Reviewing and approving deviation, investigations, and corrective and preventive action that is associated with analytical laboratories.
• Review and audit of microbiological testing and sanitation cleaning inspection reports.
• Place ingredients and finished goods on hold, as directed by the QA Manager/QA Team Leader.
• Investigate the root cause of defects in raw and finished products and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and promote a quality culture through training
• Maintain a well-organized and clean work area.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for lab Audit laboratory testing, analytical testmethods and protocols for Compliance with Standard Operating Procedure and Quality Assurance Agreement
• Coordinate timely hold and disposition of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished product.
• Utilize PLM, QDMS, SAP and Minitab in support of business processes.
• Submit written reports on overall compliance, deviations and corrective actions implemented.
• Understanding of Acidified Foods and compliance to all federal guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, chemistry or biology related field required. Related work experience preferred but not required.
• Chemistry work related: Water activity., Free fatty acid testing; Viscosity, ; PH effect on Food; Brix, Concentration; Moisture analyses; allergen tests, Flour testing attributes,
• Microbiology work related: Knowledge of pathogens and its growth characteristics as it relates to food manufacturing and the facility. Bacterial growth requirement; Bacterial identification; Growth morphology; Temperature growth requirement; Bacterial food source.
• One year experience in commercial food processing preferred.
• PC skills to include strong knowledge of Windows operating system, and applications to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of statistics and use of software packages.
• Knowledge of Database systems preferred.
• Ability to constructively deal with change and pressure. Willing to continue training/ education as necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to operate powered equipment
• Ability to use a full range of motion in both arms, hands, and legs.
• Ability to taste.
• Ability to operate normal laboratory equipment.
• Must have understanding of microbiological contaminates.
• Must have complete understanding of shortenings, sugars, starches, gums, and particulates.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (Rich's), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates-their whole selves-is a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It's all part of how we support our family of associates.Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

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