Quality Assurance Technician

Taylor Farms; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. in Tolleson, Arizona is seeking a quality assurance technician to monitor product attributes, inspect processes from start to finish, and ensure adherence to GMP and HACCP standards.

Candidate should have strong teamwork, solid communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and Word; experience with USDA/FDA regulations is preferred, and flexibility to work shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with USDA/FDA preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to train and teach others.
• Understanding of Food Safety.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Employee Safety, Food Safety and GMP policies.
• Monitor product attributes to ensure quality at target levels.
• Perform inspections from start to finished product.
• Conduct net weight and packaging verification.
• Collect product samples and generate reports on non-conformance.
• Record process data and participate in QA team meetings.
• Maintain documentation and file paperwork daily.
• Assist in non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Excel

Word

QA terminology

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Pay Rate: $18-$19/hour

About Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.

Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. is dedicated to being North America’s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh foods. Our “Taylor Family” includes nearly 12,000 team members who are passionate about making high quality, great tasting products for families across North America. As we continue to rapidly grow, we have a career opportunity available for a talented and motivated individual to join our Taylor Farms Arizona team located in Tolleson, Arizona.

Job Summary:

To ensure all products area is in accordance with company specification. Monitor Food & Processes from first stage to finished product.

Essential Functions (These are not intended to be all inclusive and are subject to changes):

• Must adhere to the following policies: Employee Safety, Food Safety and all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Monitor product attributes to assure product quality at targeted levels
• Perform product inspection from beginning process to packaged product
• Perform net weight monitoring and/or verification
• Perform package and label monitoring and/or verification
• Collect product samples
• Generate non-compliance and attribute reports
• Collect process control data using paperwork or tablet technology
• Enforce company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Enforce company’s Critical Control Points (CCPs)
• Monitor to ensure conformance to requirements of QA and HACCP procedures
• Perform GMP and other quality based audits and document findings
• Participate in QA team meetings
• File paperwork daily
• Complete non-conformance reports and investigations
• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Regularly lift and / or move up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working with USDA/FDA preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills English
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to train and teach others
• Understanding of Food Safety
• Must have a working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Must be able to work any shift as needed.
• Long periods of sitting, standing, and exposure to heat and cold, can be expected.