Quality Assurance Tech - Food Manufacturing

$23-$24/ hour

Eligible for benefits the 1st of the month after hire

Eligible for additional compensation

Monday-Friday, some Saturdays

Hours: 5:30am-3:00pm or 3:00pm - 1:00am (hours to be discussed during interview)

Core Values

• As a Quality Assurance Technician, you are expected to maintain Grand Prairie’s Core Values in all communications with employees, visitors, and outside service providers. 

Role

The purpose of the QA Technician position is to monitor food safety for all Grand Prairie Foods products and facilities.

Responsibilities 

• Management of daily Quality Assurance and Food Safety Activities in all plant areas including but not limited to:
  • Monitor temperature checks and related HACCP duties including record-keeping and pre-shipment reviews.
  • Measure and record product parameters according to specifications.
  • Supervise adherence to GMPs.
  • Perform product sampling and evaluations.
  • Perform daily inspections of product quality
  • Inspect product labeling
  • Perform organoleptic testing (as needed)
• Place any products or facilities that are outside of the company’s required specifications on hold and advise supervisor of the issue.
• Work together with senior leads and production supervisors to ensure products are within specifications on a timely basis.
• Verify that the plant is clean, and meeting guidelines outlined in Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures by performing pre-operational inspections, swabbing equipment and environment with ATP and/or Listeria swabs. (1st shift preop only)
• Conduct monthly audits of facility GMPs, Glass and Brittle Plastic and similar programs according to Policy Manual.
• Work closely with USDA and/or FDA to ensure compliance with all federal regulations.
• Assist with the implementation of SQF (Safe Quality Food) as needed.
• Support the Research and Development team with new and/or improved product samples/processes.
• Assist with worker safety and training procedures at GPF.
• If necessary, notify Supervisors, QA Specialist, Director of Quality & Technical Services, VP of Operations, and Maintenance if a problem occurs.

Education & Training Requirements 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food or Meat Science or related field preferred
• Familiar with HACCP, GMPs, and SQF/GFSI concepts

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of food industry experience with food safety/quality knowledge 
• Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use, read, and calibrate various analytical tools (scales, thermometers, O2 meters, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less for up to 10 hours per day
• Exposure to variation in temperature 
• Working with uncooked, cooked, frozen products 

Expectations

• Able to manage working in a diverse environment
• Have open communication with all fellow employees
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Follow detailed instructions
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Must have basic math skills
• Hearing and visual skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Successfully complete SQF Practitioner training