Quality Assurance Technician

Findlay Group; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Safety shoe reimbursements

Job summary

The Findlay Group in Caldwell, Idaho operates a QA Testing Lab focused on batter powder quality for manufacturing. The role tests viscosity, chloride and allergens, documents results, and supports GMP and food safety programs.

Work involves sample collection, COA reviews, data entry in Excel, and coordinating lab supplies. The position requires a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with uniform and safety shoe reimbursements provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support alignment with GMPs and Quality/Food Safety programs.
• Perform product testing including viscosity, chloride testing, and allergen swabbing.
• Accurately document and report test results in a timely manner.
• Review COAs against established product specifications.
• Collect product samples for re-testing and submit for microbiological testing.
• Use Excel and inventory system to enter, retrieve and maintain information.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory and quality supplies and keep area clean and sanitary.
• Provide sanitation support and perform EMP swabbing and monitoring.
• Prepare shipping documentation and assist with coordinating outgoing loads.
• Support Operations, Technical, and Quality teams as needed.
• Assist with record scanning, filing, and document management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Findlay Group (WFL, FFCL, FFCAP) is a long-standing family owned and operated business. The Findlay Group is values-driven, fast-growing and international, with manufacturing plants in three countries. In addition to being the local plant bread bakery in Gisborne (NZ) and Line-hauling products to the Wairarapa (NZ), the Group has Bread Crumb and Powder Blending Plants in Dunedin, Melbourne (VIC) and Bathurst NSW. The largest plant in the Group is based in Idaho USA and blends Batter Powders specifically for French Fries. The Group is fully supported by our Technical Facilities based in Auckland NZ and the USA.

Our focus is on creating high performing teams, improving processes and producing high quality products.

The QA Testing Lab performs physical testing of batter samples, supports quality and food safety programs, maintains accurate testing and documentation, and provides support to the Operations, Technical, and Quality teams. This position also utilizes an inventory management system and performs other quality-related activities as assigned.

The position reports directly to the Quality Systems Supervisor and maintains strong communication with the Production Managers and Plant Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support alignment with the company's Strategic Plan.
• Maintain compliance with company Health & Safety Programs.
• Maintain compliance with Quality and Food Safety Programs.
• Perform product testing, including viscosity, chloride testing, and allergen swabbing.
• Accurately document and report test results in a timely manner.
• Review incoming ingredient Certificates of Analysis (COAs) against established product specifications.
• Collect product samples for re-testing and submit samples for microbiological testing.
• Use Excel and the company's inventory management system to enter, retrieve, and maintain information.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory and quality supplies and request replenishment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Provide sanitation support and perform Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) swabbing and monitoring.
• Prepare shipping documentation and assist with coordinating outgoing loads.
• Provide support to the Operations, Technical, and Quality teams as needed.
• Assist with record scanning, filing, and document management.
• Perform other quality-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, or laboratory testing.

Schedule: T his is a Full-time, Sun-Thurs, Day-Shift position working out of both our Caldwell Plants. Sundays at our plant off Simplot Blvd. The remaining Day Shifts (Mon-Thurs) are based out of our new facility near the Caldwell Airport.

Sunday: Approx 12-5, Mon-Thurs: Approx 8am-5 or 5:30pm.

Please note: As we are a food production facility, we adhere to GMP's including no jewelry or watches, no fingernail polish or fake eyelashes, and when entering the production area, hair coverings, uniforms and safety-toe shoes are required.

• Uniform is provided and we offer safety shoe reimbursements.