QA Tech

Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician - Mankato, MN
This is an exempt position.
 
Job Summary: 
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for quality, food safety and verification of conformance to regulatory requirements in support of plant operations.  This position will offer support to production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product and providing oversight during process upsets. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Routinely conduct GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and GFSI (SQF) compliance inspections.
• Perform verification checks and assessments related to process function, sanitation, procedural practices, personnel performance, and product quality.
• Interface with facility management on findings and corrective actions.
• Collect/submit periodic testing samples and perform analytical testing, as needed.
• Conduct for-cause investigations, determining root cause of issues.
• Provide guidance on sanitation methodology and chemical usage.
• Conduct pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation.
• Verify food safety related calibration and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist facility management in assessing process deviations, related impact, and response.
• Assist with creating standard operating procedures and work instructions with food safety implications.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field or 3 years’ prior Quality Control / Assurance experience (Preferred).
• Prior laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures (Preferred).
• Focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.
• Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Working Conditions:

• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.  If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

Physical Requirements:

•   Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.   ​
Hiring Manager- Brian Hoppe    ​
Recruiter- Lauren Shea 
 

City

Mankato

State

MN - Minnesota

Location Country

United States

About ADM

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