Quality Assurance Technician

AlaTrade Foods, LLC; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AlaTrade Foods, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to monitor product quality, packaging, and equipment in the Albertville facility. The role requires performing checks on weight, thickness, length, width, and temperature as directed by QA leadership, and maintaining strict GMP compliance.

Strong communication with line supervisors and QA management is essential, along with the ability to lift up to 70 lbs, climb ladders, and follow HACCP/SSOP procedures to uphold food safety

Qualifications

• Pass Basic Math Test with 80% passing score.
• Good Attendance is required.
• No significant disciplinary warnings in the past 6 months.
• History of good communication with hourly personnel and management.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to climb a ladder to inspect equipment.
• Proficient English communication (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Checks as required by QA Management or Lead, including weight, thickness, length, width, and temperature checks. Label review and product/packaging/equipment condition checks may also be part of checks.
• Maintain open communication between line supervisor and QA Management.
• Provide feedback to line supervisor and QA Management on any food quality and safety concerns, even if products do not fail limits.
• Monitor production area and personnel for GMP violations.
• Take immediate action based on QA Hold Procedure and HACCP/SSOP programs when product/production area does not meet requirements.
• Calibrate or verify monitoring equipment as required by QA policies.

Skills

Good attendance

Basic math

Communication skills

English proficiency

Lifting ability

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Albertville
Job Type: General Production

Job Qualification

• Pass Basic Math Test to demonstrate ability to perform simple math calculations and follow simple instructions. 80% is passing score.


• Good Attendance is required.


• No significant disciplinary warnings with the past 6 months


• History of good communication skills with hourly personnel and management as an Alatrade employee.


• Must be able to lift tubs/cases of products ( up to 70 lbs.)


• Must be able to climb a ladder to inspect equipment.


• Proficient English Communication (written and verbal).

Job Requirements

• Perform Quality Checks as required by QA Management or Lead. This may involve weight, thickness, length, width, and temperature checks. Label review, products quality / conditions, packaging condition, and equipment condition may also be part of checks.


• Maintain open communication between line supervisor and QA Management.


• Provide feedback to line supervisor and QA Management on any food quality and safety concerns, even if products does not fail limits.


• Monitor production area and personnel for GMP violations.


• Take immediate action based on QA Hold Procedure and HACCP / SSOP programs when product / production area does not meet regulatory and company requirements.


• Calibrate or perform verification checks on monitoring equipment as required by QA policies.