Weekend Warrior Quality Assurance Technician

Volpi Foods; Union (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Weekend Warrior Quality Assurance Technician. This role involves ensuring quality standards and compliance with HACCP and GMPs, conducting various quality control tasks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or relevant experience, HACCP certification, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• HACCP certification required.
• 5 years of experience in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Quality Control tasks including ATP testing and environmental swabs.
• Conduct pre-shipment reviews in accordance with USDA regulations.
• Monitor GMPs and verify food safety processes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Four-year college/technical degree

Job description

Weekend Warrior Quality Assurance Technician

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The Quality Assurance Technician I will be responsible for testing, verifications, and regulatory compliance related to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Hazard Analysis Critical Quality Point (HACQP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This role involves working closely with production staff to ensure quality standards and compliance are met. As part of the Quality team, the Technician will support adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reinforce GMPs, and uphold quality standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily Quality Control (QC) tasks including ATP testing, environmental swabs, allergen testing (if applicable), temperature checks, and pre-shipment inspections.
• Execute tasks assigned via the production software platform Red Zone and SOPs.
• Review and understand HACCP documentation for the facilities.
• Conduct pre-shipment reviews in accordance with USDA regulations.
• Monitor GMPs, food safety procedures, USDA samples, and verify processes related to food safety and quality.
• Support continuous improvement by providing reliable data and verified controls.
• Calibrate all routine equipment before the due date.
• Assist with safety and food safety audits, both internal and external.
• Investigate nonconforming processes and products.
• Perform routine observations of Critical Control Point (CCP) compliance.
• Inspect returned products and determine disposition.
• Verify that Safe Quality Food (SQF) processes are followed across sanitation, production, warehouse, maintenance, and purchasing departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Minimum of a four-year college/technical degree or 5 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• HACCP certification required.
• Strong computer and data analysis skills.
• Effective communicator capable of articulating issues at all organizational levels.
• Assist Team Leaders with training related to quality issues and tasks.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Senior Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Manufacturing and Quality Assurance

Industries

• Manufacturing and Food & Beverage Manufacturing

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Inferred Benefits:

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

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