Quality Assurance Technician

CIBUS Fresh; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, D

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(K) with Company Match

Weekly Paid

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

CIBUS Fresh is seeking a QA Associate to oversee production line checks and ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and SQF standards. The role requires adherence to company procedures, accurate HACCP documentation, and timely reporting of any quality issues.

You will work with the QA Lead to maintain product integrity and safety. Responsibilities include verifying container labeling, date codes, metal detector validation, and adherence to product sequence charts, with a focus on safety and quality in

Qualifications

• Leads and motivates line team members.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Organized with keen attention to detail.
• Speaks and writes English satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Follow QA Lead instructions and cover production areas.
• Communicate quality issues and non-conformances promptly.
• Report food safety concerns to QA Lead/Manager.
• Complete QA/HACCP records and check sheets on time.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What is CIBUS Fresh? It’s a whole new way of preparing gourmet, grab-and-go convenience foods so that they are fresh, healthy, and simply delicious! Our foods are made to order with fresh ingredients, packaged, and delivered to you quickly to ensure their quality and tastiness. The CIBUS Fresh menu consists of chef-curated sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, salads, snack plates, parfaits and cups, with plenty of choices in each category.

Essential Functions:

• Follow instructions and area assignments from the QA Lead, moving between production lines and areas as directed so that all areas are covered.
• Communicate quality issues, non-conformances, and incomplete checks to the QA Lead promptly.
• Report food safety concerns immediately to the QA Lead, or to the QA Manager when the QA Lead is unavailable.
• Perform all checks in compliance with USDA, FDA, and SQF requirements, as well as customer specifications and company standards.
• Complete QA and H.A.C.C.P. records, logs, and check sheets accurately, legibly, and on time for review by the QA Lead.
• Correct and document any deviations as directed by the QA Lead or QA Manager.
• Complete pre-operational inspections and sign-offs in a timely manner.
• Verify that the product in the containers matches the label on the container, and that date codes and outgoing packing/barcodes are correct.
• Ensure all products are run through metal detection machines, and complete and document metal detector validation and verification at every product change.
• Verify that all items run according to the product sequence chart.
• Check all incoming raw products prior to processing to meet approved specifications, and complete checkoff sheets.
• Check all chemical stations with every change of product, and complete check-off sheets.
• Perform random weight checks, bag leak tests, and other H.A.C.C.P. documentation and logs.
• Pull shelf-life retention samples.
• Follow all company Safety Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain regular and satisfactory full-time attendance.
• Perform work outside of normal business hours as needed and required.
• Perform other duties and work as necessary, required and/or assigned by the QA Manager or QA Lead – CIBUS Fresh.

Competencies, Education, and Experience:

• Ability to lead and motivate team members on the line
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
• Organized and attention-to-detail approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Speak and write English satisfactorily.
• At least 1 year of experience performing the above functions in a manufacturing or warehouse/distribution environment preferred. Prefer that such experience is in the food industry.
• Basic knowledge of USDA, FDA, SQF, and H.A.C.C.P. requirements is a plus.

Compensation:

• $ 19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Physical Demands:

• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time
• Repetitive bending and use of arms, legs, etc.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.