Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift

freshexpress; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

freshexpress is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 1st Shift (5:00AM - Until Finish) to monitor production lines, collect samples, and document QA activities. You will work with sanitation on pre-op releases, perform in-line checks, and assist with lab duties as needed to uphold quality and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a collaborative, positive team attitude to ensure customer satisfaction and reliable product

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and follow GMP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and address line issues during pre-op procedures.
• Release lines in collaboration with sanitation after pre-ops.
• Perform in-line checks on a design-time schedule and document results.
• Collect samples for process control testing and document findings.
• Assist lab duties including enrichments as directed.
• Verify packaging integrity with seal checks.
• Collect controlled samples from each production run.
• Monitor and document GMP violations within the facility.
• Assist QA management with foreign material inspections and sample tests.
• Train on all areas for the assigned shift and communicate defects.
• Identify and address food safety hazards appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Team player

Computer/iPad proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

MS Office

Job description

1st Shift - 5:00AM - Until Finish

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for sampling, monitoring and auditing all production processes, documenting findings as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and address issues with line during pre-op procedures
• Work with sanitation crew to release lines during pre-op procedures
• Perform and document all in-line checks on predesigned time schedule
• Perform and document process control testing sample collections
• Assists with FS lab duties as directed, including performing enrichments
• Verify packaging integrity by performing seal checks
• Collect controlled samples from each production run
• Monitor, correct and document GMP violations within facility
• Assist QA management with Foreign Material inspections as needed
• Assist QA management with sample tests as needed
• Train in all areas available for assigned shift
• Notify supervisor of any quality defects present in product along process flow
• Identify Food Safety Hazards and address appropriately
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous quality experience preferred
• Experienced with computers, iPad technology
• Must have a desire to achieve excellence in customer satisfaction, process, product quality, and reliability.
• Must be detail-oriented with respect to documentation and communication.
• Flexible and open to change
• Self-motivated and result oriented
• Positive team player
• High school diploma or equivalent

Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs+ using approved lifting techniques
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time in cold, wet environments
• Must be able to climb stairs regularly
• Must be able to withstand heights of up to 10+ft for extended periods

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.