QA Technician II

SK Food Group; Madison Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SK Food Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Groveport, OH to support QA for finished products, raw ingredients and packaging materials. You will help ensure GMP compliance and food safety across production lines.

Responsibilities include collecting measurements, conducting audits, and coordinating with production on quality issues while documenting corrective actions. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field is preferred.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect measurements, test and report results to ensure specification ranges.
• Ensure sandwiches are built to specification.
• Conduct in-line audits for product compliance and quality.
• Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues; document corrective actions.
• Follow GMPs and HACCP plans for food safety.
• Assist with training incoming QA technicians.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and ATP swabs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office

iPad/tablet usage

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 Groveport, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3270

Salary Range: $21.52 To $26.68 Hourly

POSITION SPECIFICS

Reports To: Quality Assurance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly

ROLE

SUMMARY:

Assist with tasks related to quality of finished products, raw ingredients and packaging materials. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 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.
• Follow the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety.
• Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues and document corrective actions.
• Assist with training incoming QA technicians.
• Demonstrate ability to perform pre-operational inspection and ATP swabs.
• Assist in pilot runs and data collection as needed.
• 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, and 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

HACCP certification preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use iPad/tablet.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail; data and sample collection, accuracy in paperwork.
• Good decision making and reasoning skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations and product specifications.
• 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.