Technician I, Quality Assurance (34536)

Monogram Foods; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 93,211,000; Full time

Job summary

Monogram Foods in Haverhill, MA is seeking an Entry Level Supervisor to oversee employees and QA activities to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in production according to SQF, HACCP, QMS, SOP, and GMP standards.

You will train staff, monitor non-conformities, lead daily plant walks, and verify pre-operation inspections while maintaining accurate QA records. A strong English communication ability and Serve Safe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of quality or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Knowledgeable about safety procedures as outlined by Monogram Foods.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP and quality control procedures.
• You must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Serve Safe Certified.
• Demonstrate energy, initiative and organizational skills.
• Flexible hours and willingness to take on extra duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel to ensure adherence to SQF, HACCP, QMS, SOP, GMP and micro lab procedures.
• Documents, trains, and monitors employees' application of training.
• Ensure follow-up on non-conformities.
• Participate in daily plant walk-throughs.
• Review and sign off on pre-operation inspections and sanitation checks.
• Review pallet tickets and file QA documentation on production lines.
• Review employee paperwork for accuracy.
• Perform regular quality checks on mixing procedures, temperatures, and related processes.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to resolve ingredient discrepancies.
• Prepare non-conformance documentation and recommend disposal/repair.
• Conduct HACCP pre-shipment inspections and assist with customer complaints.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality assurance

HACCP knowledge

SQF knowledge

GMP knowledge

SOP adherence

Safety procedures

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 6 months quality experience

Serve Safe Certified

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Haverhill MA - Haverhill, MA 01832

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $32.53 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Position Overview

Supervises employees and quality assurance activities for assigned area to produce a high-quality product within established standards for safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel assigned to specific duties relating to the adherence of the quality programs. These programs include: Safety Quality Food Certification (SQF), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Quality Management System (QMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Micro lab procedures.
• Documents, trains, and monitors that employees have applied new training.
• Ensure a good follow-up of non-conformities.
• Participate in daily plant walk-throughs.
• Review and sign off on daily pre-operation inspection. This includes inspection of belts, tools, and verification log and sanitation.
• Review daily pallet tickets and file with the QA documentation on designated production lines.
• Review employee paperwork making sure it is free of errors and mistakes.
• Perform regular quality checks on mixing procedures, codes, cooler-freezer temperatures, footbaths, and conduct appropriate follow-up with employees involved in these procedures.
• Perform an ingredient check in, and work with the Purchasing department to get discrepancies resolved.
• Monitor damaged ingredients and prepare non-conformance documentation and make recommendation for disposal and/or repair.
• Conduct HACCP pre-shipment inspection.
• Assist with customer complaints, collect and organize all paperwork for review to initiate a corrective action.

The Ideal Candidate will have the Following QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience Required: Minimum 6 months of quality or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Support management decisions, talk positively and encourage happy environment.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow the safety procedures as outlined by Monogram Foods.
• Be knowledgeable of safe food handling practices, HACCP and quality control procedures in your department.
• You must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Serve Safe Certified
• Demonstrate a high level of energy drive and initiative.
• The ability to be self-directed and maintain excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and accept additional responsibilities as needed

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience Required: Minimum 6 months of quality or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Support management decisions, talk positively and encourage happy environment.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow the safety procedures as outlined by Monogram Foods.
• Be knowledgeable of safe food handling practices, HACCP and quality control procedures in your department.
• You must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Serve Safe Certified
• Demonstrate a high level of energy drive and initiative.
• The ability to be self-directed and maintain excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and accept additional responsibilities as needed

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Work Environment:

• Stand on concrete.
• Ambient temperatures.
• Work with a team.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety shoes as needed.
• Insulated gloves as needed.
• Safety knives as needed.