Technician I - Quality Assurance (2nd Shift)

Acme; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Acme is seeking a QA Technician to support the Quality Assurance Department in quality checks of product, procedures and GMP adherence at our New York facility.

The role involves data collection, inspections, sensory testing, traceability, and documentation, with a focus on continuous improvement and training of associates. Second shift hours are Sunday through Thursday, 2:30pm to 11:00pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years' experience in food processing plant preferred.
• Quality/Food Safety experience in food processing preferred.
• Excellent work history with good attendance.

Responsabilités

• Collect information and data about food safety, quality and legality.
• Communicates issues to the QA and Food Safety Manager.
• Perform and/or verify operation inspections in accordance with GMP standards.
• Perform quality checks including label inspections, lot code inspections, net weight checks.
• Complete electronic QA logs for trend analysis.
• Stop production line if product deviates from HACCP or quality standards.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Formation

High School Diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related sciences

Outils

QA software basics

Description du poste

The QA Technician will assist the Quality Assurance Department and Manager in executing quality checks and inspections of product, operating procedures, and GMP’s

2nd Shift Hours = Sunday - Thursday 2:30pm - 11:00pm

What You Will Do At Acme:

• Collect information and data about food safety, quality and legality.
• Communicates issues to the QA and Food Safety Manager.
• Perform and/or verify operation inspections in accordance with GMP standards.
• Perform quality checks, including, but not limited to, label inspections, lot code inspections, net weight checks, sensory checks.
• Perform traceability and mass balance according to annual schedule.
• Monitor GMPs and product, process, and packaging controls for non-compliance.
• Monitor and recommend areas for continuous improvement at various stages in the production process.
• Verify corrective and preventive actions are performed and completed.
• Mentor production associates on issues related to food safety, quality and legality.
• Perform orientation for new hires and annual refreshers for any training needed, including GMP, CCP, QA or any related training.
• Reviews equipment for proper calibration of measurement instruments as required.
• Collect product samples for testing program and sensory evaluation program.
• Coordinate the collection and submission of samples for shelf-life verification program.
• Complete electronic documentation of QA logs for trend analysis.
• Stop production line if product deviates from HACCP standards, food safety standards or quality standards and communicates issues to the QA and Food Safety Manager, R&D Supervisor and Production leadership.
• Assist Food Safety team with environmental sampling and sanitation checks.
• Assist with projects as assigned by the QA and Food Safety Manager as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Your Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in related sciences preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in food processing plant preferred.
• Quality/Food Safety experience in Food processing plant preferred.
• Excellent work history, showing positive attendance and tenure.

Your Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Great organizational and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to troubleshoot basic software.
• Completion of training programs as assigned and/or required including standard of work.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms or legs to perform job tasks.
• Must be able to reach above and below shoulder height to move product. This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.
• Ability to climb stairs
• The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.
• The ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job duties.
• The ability to work in cold (32 to 45°F) and wet environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Health & Safety Requirements:

• Observe and follow all safety rules.
• Wear required PPE.
• Follow mandated OSHA regulations.
• Report all incidents including near misses immediately.

Compensation Range:

$19.30/hour - $22.54/hour.