Quality Assurance Technician

Start time 6:30 Monday-Saturday

Food Safety Role & Responsibility:

As an individual, the incumbent must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the

required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance/Safety/Security policies and training requirements. Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to, GMP, Food Safety Plan, Listeria, Food Safety and Quality Statement, FSSC 22000/Global Food Safety Policy/Food Safety Goals, Visitor/Food/Site Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Blood borne Pathogens.

Some additional items will include: GLP's and equipment calibration.

The individual must also request additional and/or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility.

Summary:

The QA Micro Technician coordinates and performs microbiological analysis of product and environmental samples based on company projects, customer quality and food safety requirements.

Job Function Statements - Essential Functions:

- Performs microbiological analysis of product (using Petri film), according to company and customer specs.

- Performs microbiological analysis of environmental samples, according to company and customer specs.

- Conducts follow-ups on out of spec test results.

- Communicates result(s) and any out of spec test result(s) to quality manager and

supervisor on weekly or monthly basis

- Performs computer data entry

- Performs other duties as assigned.

For example, but not limited to:

• Project sample evaluation
• Lab supply inventory and ordering

- Supports the QA department by performing pre-op, swabs, Spartan inspection any other additional tasks in QA department.

- Perform other duties as required or assigned.

- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

- Posses basic science and technical aptitude.

- Posses demonstrated basic computer skills.

- Posses good oral and written communication skills.

- Be capable of meeting all attendance requirements.

- Be proficient in English (oral and written).

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:

Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills

Experience:

Six months to one year of experience in a food manufacturing facility QA laboratory

Education/Training:

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.