Quality Assurance Technician- 1st shift

Fresh Express; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Harrisburg is seeking a QA Technician to support the Production Team in a fast-paced environment. You will perform routine sampling and microbiological analyses, verify spec compliance, and document results to ensure product quality.

The role requires basic science and math skills, proficiency with Excel/Outlook/Word, and the ability to work in cold, wet conditions. Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have basic science and technical aptitude.
• Proficient with basic computer applications (Excel, Outlook and Word).
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English and write routine reports.
• Be capable of working in a cold (32 to 36 degrees F), noisy and wet environment for an entire shift.
• Be capable of working overtime, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Be capable of standing, on cement, for long periods of time.
• Be capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator.

Responsibilities

• Routine sampling and testing of Fresh Express product at various stages of production.
• Recognizing, identifying and documenting out-of-spec samples.
• Ensure adjustments are made to meet specifications and recheck results for quality.
• Following and enforcing GMP rules.
• Perform microbiological analysis of product (using petrifilm).
• Perform microbiological analysis of environmental samples as per specs.
• Documentation of all results and actions; communicate results to QA and Production.
• Inspect inbound shipments of raw materials for quality compliance; ensure product traceability.
• Support QA department with additional tasks in QA laboratory.
• Wear PPE in plant and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Basic science and technical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Read and interpret English documents

Write routine reports in English

Stamina for cold, noisy environments

Ability to work overtime

Math calculations and calculator use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Summary

This is a fast-paced position heavily involved with the mathematical and technical areas. The QA Technician serves as an important supporting member of the Production Team at Fresh Express Harrisburg, PA

Summary

This is a fast-paced position heavily involved with the mathematical and technical areas. The QA Technician serves as an important supporting member of the Production Team at Fresh Express Harrisburg, PA

Job Function Statements Essential Functions

• Responsible for routine sampling and testing of Fresh Express product at various stages of production.
• Responsible for recognizing, identifying, communicating and documenting out-of-spec samples.
• Responsible for ensuring that adjustments are made to ensure compliance to specifications, and for rechecking following adjustments to ensure that product is of the highest quality.
• Responsible for following and helping to enforce GMP rules.
• Performs microbiological analysis of product (using petrifilm), according to company and customer specs.
• Performs microbiological analysis of environmental samples, according to company and customer specs.
• Conducts follow-ups on out of spec test results.
• Performs computer data entry.
• Responsible for routine sampling and testing of raw material products, to recognize, identify, and document out-of-spec products.
• Responsible for effectively communicating inspection information to Production management and Quality team members, as well as business management and Corporate Quality when needed.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting truck inspections for food safety aspects.
• Responsible for ensuring product traceability through product code verification on raw materials.
• Inspects all inbound shipments of raw materials for compliance to Fresh Express quality standards.
• Supports the QA department by performing any other additional tasks in QA laboratory.
• Responsible for performing duties listed below:
• raw material quality and ATU evaluation
• wash water chemistry testing
• pH testing
• water & air temperature monitoring
• metal detector verification
• percent oxygen testing
• cut quality and blend ratio evaluation
• total volume testing
• package weight monitoring
• seal integrity (leakers testing)
• finished package temperature monitoring
• code date verification
• equipment calibrations
• CQI and shelf-life sample collection
• documentation of all results and actions
• Perform other duties as required or assigned
• When in the plant the employee is required to wear, hardhat, hearing protection and slip resistant and safety toed shoes.
• Chemical resistant gloves and eye protection are required when working with chemicals.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• The ideal candidate should:
• Posses basic science and technical aptitude.
• Posses basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook and Word).
• Posses the ability to read and interpret documents (in English) such as safety rules, product specifications, etc.
• Posses the ability to write routine reports and e-mail correspondence (in English).
• Be capable of working in a cold (32 to 36 degrees F), noisy and wet environment for an entire shift.
• Be capable of working overtime, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Be capable of working hours and shifts dictated by production schedule.
• Be capable of meeting all attendance requirements.
• Be capable of meeting all required testing frequencies (detailed, fast-paced work).
• Be capable of standing, on cement, for long periods of time.
• Be capable of operating measuring instruments, such as the weight scale and thermometer.
• Be capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator.

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills

Basic computer knowledge in Word and Excel

Experience

N/A

Education/Training

High school diploma (or equivalent)