Technician, Quality Assurance - 2nd shift

2nd shift QA Technician - Medford, MA

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Saturday shifts may be required depending on production needs.

Starting Pay Rate:
$17.50 per hour
Rate is flexible based on experience and qualifications.

Position Overview: QA Technician will assist the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Manager in ensuring compliance with all Manufacturing Quality and Food Safety Policies and Guidelines. Technicians will play a key role in our company’s commitment to the production of the highest quality safe foods. The Quality Assurance Technician must be able to interact across interdepartmental boundaries in a professional, proactive manner, avoid conflicts, and exemplify a collaborative spirit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitor existing product SKUs and directly recommend/lead development improvements with R&D.
• Monitor the quality of incoming raw materials and finished products, including organoleptic evaluations.
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Complete Pre-operational Inspections each morning and evening, including swabs weekly
• Monitor the general upkeep of the production area.
• Monitor verifications for CCPs on the floor
• Perform Specification Testing on certain incoming raw materials as needed
• Monitor daily Label Checks, HACCP, Operational, weekly thermometer checks, weekly temp tags, and Calibration requirements.
• Monitor and verify the proper function of metal detectors daily
• Perform training as assigned by the QA Manager for employees.
• Perform the daily organoleptic testing of products being run that day and send out a report.
• Generally, assist in ensuring safety compliance and compliance with all other Company Rules and Policies by way of example and by encouraging and monitoring the behavior of others.

Education 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 a 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

Competencies and Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual a plus- English/Spanish

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work within temperature-controlled environments (Heat/Cold)
• Walk on slippery, wet surfaces
• Frequently transports/pushes/pulls/moves up 50 lbs. or more.
• Walk/stand 100% of shift.
• This role will requi