Quality Assurance Technician 3rd shift

Cérélia North America; Whitehall (OH); In loco; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cérélia North America in Ohio is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and food safety standards. This hands-on role involves inspections, testing, document review, and maintaining calibration records to support our quality programs.

You will work both independently and with teams to uphold SQF and regulatory requirements, participate in internal audits, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Competenze

• High school diploma required; associate degree is a plus.
• At least 1 year in quality assurance, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety programs and sanitation concepts.
• Familiarity with regulatory concepts (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Mansioni

• Perform inspections and verification checks throughout production to ensure quality and report any deviations.
• Review production documentation for completeness, accuracy and compliance with protocols, specifications, and regulations.
• Follow established programs and practices to produce safe, quality foods meeting SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Support development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement procedure changes due to corrective actions.
• Perform bake-off and analytical tests on finished products and document results.
• Identify and document non-conformances; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Calibrate inspection, measuring and testing equipment and maintain calibration records.
• Assist with internal audits and external inspections; address findings.
• Assist in investigating deviations and consumer complaints.
• Maintain organized files and records for quality system documentation.
• Maintain clean and orderly workspaces.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Formazione

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician that demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently and on a team. This role is critical in ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards prior to release. This is a hands-on position that assist with inspections, document review, calibrations, testing, and other activities to maintain our food safety and quality programs.

The QA technician will support a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you are dedicated to quality and want to gain hands-on experience, then this is a great opportunity to start or continue your career in a Quality Assurance role.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and verification checks throughout the production process to ensure adherence to quality standards and established procedures. Report any deviations or non-conformances.
• Review production documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with protocols, specifications, and regulations.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
• Work with other departments to implement procedure changes due to corrective or preventive actions issued to resolve deviations due to equipment breakdown, processing deviations, material specifications and consumer complaints.
• Perform bake-off and analytical tests on finished products. Ensure products meet all quality specifications before release. Document visual inspection and test results.
• Identify and document non-conformances during production and sanitation processes and report findings to area supervisor. Initiate corrective actions or preventative measures as needed.
• Calibrate inspection, measuring and testing equipment on a routine basis. Maintain calibration records.
• Assist with internal audits and external inspections as needed. Provide documentation and address any findings.
• Assist in investigating deviations and consumer complaints.
• Maintain organized files and records for quality system documentation, SOPs, test methods, validations, etc.
• Maintain clean and orderly workspaces.

Health & Safety

• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.

Requirements

Education and/ or Experience

• High School Diploma (associate degree is a plus)
• At least 1 year of relevant quality assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts.
• Experience with regulatory (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) concepts preferred.
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook.

Communication and Analytical Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical application to practical situations.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, possess good troubleshooting skills, and be able to prioritize required work.
• Ability to critically think in a fast paced and stressful environment.

Other Skills and Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting safely.

• Ability to interact professionally with honesty and respect towards everybody.
• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.