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Job Description
Location Goodyear, AZ
Department: Quality Dept
JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Technician
WORKDAY LEVEL:
BASE RATE PER HOUR $22.50
SHIFT: 3rd shift
9:45pm to 6am
# OF OPENINGS: 1
HOURS: shift differential
(Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)
JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance setting. Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative biological or chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures.
Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including color, moisture, pH, weight, size, etc.
Evaluates all finished product in regard to moisture, ingredient content, breakage, color, package fill, raw and finished weights, seal integrity, code date legibility, and overall product quality.
Accurately performs and documents all testing. Testing may include Inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in process products, finished goods, and products produced by outside suppliers. Utilizes testing equipment for validation and/ or calibration.
Communicates all out-of-compliance situations and product standards to production employees and Production/QA Supervisors.
Practices and adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines for safe house keeping and personal protection. Keeps all work areas clean, stores laboratory supplies in designated areas, keeps benches and aisles clear. Strictly adheres to safety procedures when handling chemicals for testing. Follows instructions for safe lifting.
Executes the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan included in the SQF Program at the front-line level.
Monitors the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan effectiveness and conformance with SQF system requirements
Overtime
Identifies, investigates and/or determines whether out-of-compliance finished product should be placed on hold.
Coordinates disposition and/or rework with leadership approval.
Monitors raw materials storage area locations and complete shift tailings. Notifies appropriate personnel with any abnormal findings.
Monitors metal detection validation & verification.
Audits allergen maintenance repair sheets and operator forms.
Conducts pre-op inspections of processing, packaging and mixing equipment after product changeovers and/or prior to weekly production start-up as a cross-functional team.
Performs plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen free and equipment is clean. If applicable may participate in Kleanz or respective program.
Mandatory overtime is required.
May perform other duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting: Occasionally Standing: Continuously Walking: Continuously
Using hands: Continuously Climbing: Occasionally Stooping, Kneeling: Occasionally
Talking, Hearing: Continuously Tasting, Smelling: Frequently Two-Handed Carry: Frequently
Stooping/Kneeling: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally
One-Handed Carry: Frequently
Where applicable, ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces in order to gather samples: Occasionally
Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Frequently Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Subject to indoor facility and outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, heat/cold.
Lighting: Good Temperature: Good Ventilation: Good
Vibration: Fair Noise: Fair
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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