QA TECHNICIAN II - First Shift

George's Inc; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

George's Inc. is seeking a QA Technician II to drive quality by ensuring compliance with company policies, customer and regulatory specifications.

The role involves sampling, monitoring antimicrobial levels, and supporting HACCP/SSOPs/SPS programs to assure product safety and quality. The incumbent will maintain records, verify labeling and weights, communicate inspection findings, and suspend production if sanitary or control issues arise.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with GMPs as defined by FDA is preferred.
• Understanding HACCP principles is preferred.
• Experience with third-party food safety audits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver and perform evaluations of samples.
• Assist with monitoring antimicrobial levels to ensure compliance.
• Support HACCP, SSOPs, SPS programs and calibrate instruments.
• Verify receiving, storage, labeling, GMPs and net weights; monitor data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Education

GMP knowledge (FDA)

HAACP principles

Experience with third-party audits

Tools

Calibration of measuring instruments

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY: The QA Technician II is responsible for driving sustainable growth by maintaining quality requirements according to company policies, customers, industry, and regulatory specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maneuver and perform evaluations of samples.
• Assist with the monitoring of antimicrobial levels throughout production areas to withstand compliance with Safety and Suitable
• Support facility Food Safety/Regulatory Compliance programs such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SSOP's), and Sanitation Performance Standards (SPS) via monitoring and verifying.Assure monitoring instruments, i.e., thermometers, etc. are accurately calibrated.
• Provide verification services in the areas of receiving, storage of ingredients, packaging and raw materials, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), net weights, proper labeling, quality characteristics.Verification may include additional monitoring as a verification step.
• Maintain records, processes, procedures including responsibility for data entry of specific quality-related information.
• Effectively communicate inspection findings and observations.
• Suspend production upon discovery of improper insanitary conditions, out of control, or if positive control in question.
• Retain product that does not conform to USDA, George's, or customer requirements.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Level II is met upon 1 year in role and fully trained in all areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required

• None

Preferred

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Understanding/knowledge of HAACP principles.
• Experience with 3rd party Food Safety Audits.

George's is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans