QA Technician I

SK Food Group; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SK Food Group is hiring a QA Technician I for 2nd shift in Cleveland, TN. This role focuses on maintaining quality of finished products, raw ingredients, and packaging, while ensuring GMPs and food safety practices are followed.

Responsibilities include collecting measurements, performing in-line audits, and coordinating with production on regulatory and quality issues. High school diploma or related experience is required; HACCP or food safety certificates are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or 1-2 years related experience.
• Ability to operate standard lab equipment and read specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and data collection skills.
• Experience with GMPs and food safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect measurements and test results to ensure specifications are met.
• Conduct in-line audits and product assessments for compliance.
• Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues; document corrective actions.
• Ensure GMPs and sanitary standards are followed.
• Assess facility sanitation and packaging integrity.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Time management

Attention to detail

Data collection

Tablet usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard lab equipment

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular Hourly Cleveland, TN, US

Salary Range: $18.50 To $20.72 Hourly

Hungry for a new career? Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

We are looking for a QA Technician I on 2 nd shift to maintain, adjust and repair plant machinery to industry standards while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, food safety and regulatory requirements.

SUMMARY

Assist with tasks related to quality of finished products, raw ingredients and packaging materials. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety practices are followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect measurements, test and report results on various components to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
• Ensure that sandwiches are being built to specification.
• Conduct in line audits/product assessments for specification compliance on food products.
• Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues, and document corrective actions.
• Ensure GMPs are being followed.
• Assess facility for sanitary compliance.
• Collect weights and measurements of finished good products.
• Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent, or 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

None. Certificates related to Food Safety and/or HACCP preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to operate standard lab equipment.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Be detailed and organized.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),
• Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals is desirable.
• The ability to read and understand specifications and other technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail; data and sample collection, accuracy in paperwork.
• Ability to use a tablet/iPad.
• Ability to interact with all levels of organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally sit; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REQUIRED TRAINING

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.