ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in monitoring of FSQA programs including but not limited to HACCP, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Pest Control Program, GMP’s, Approved Supplier Program, Foreign Material Control, FSQA Customer complaints and Food Defense.
• Perform tasks including but not limited to ingredient and product sampling, line monitoring and monthly environmental monitoring.
• Assist in maintaining a database of relevant Quality documents to include but not limited to: Laboratory Logs, Certificates of Analysis, Supplier documentation, Sanitation Logs, and Temperature Logs.
• Assist in Employee training of FSQA Programs, Policies and Procedures
• Assist in conducting Facility Self-Audits
• Maintains good morale and positive attitude.
• Responsible for reporting all food safety and quality problems to QA/R&D Manager and/or V.P. of Operations.
• Serve as backup for QA Tech I.
• Perform other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associates Degree or 2 years equivalent work experience in a QA food manufacturing setting.

Experience: 2-3 years

Certifications: HACCP Certified
REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Must demonstrate independent and critical thinking ability
• Must be comfortable working with computers and have knowledge of MS office.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Bilingual a plus! [English, Spanish, Vietnamese]

RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports directly to the QA/R&D Manager.
• The QA Tech works closely with other team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

QA Tech must be able to lift 30-40 lbs with or without assistance.

The working environment is a clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, but may require some outside maintenance as needed. May require working in cold room temperatures <40°F. Must be able to pass a drug screen as well as a criminal background check. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch. This job requires the employee to be able to read, write and communicate verbally in English. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain the continuous operation of production line equipment by performing repairs, clearing jams, and making adjustments. Alternate between multiple lines to ensure balanced and ongoing presence.
• Respond to calls for maintenance on production lines.
• Perform preventative, planned and breakdown maintenance on production lines and mechanical systems.
• Help change production codes on a daily basis and as needed.
• Works to ensure all machines are guarded properly.
• Assist in machine changeovers (webs, labelers, closure, etc) coordinating with mixing and production department schedules.
• Operate air compressors and perform maintenance as required.
• Complete necessary paperwork in English including repair logs, work/part requests, etc.
• Follows ALL safety and GMP rules and guidelines.
• Apply LO/TO policies in accordance with OSHA Law.
• Assists with training new maintenance personnel as needed.
• Works with engineering on installations and upgrades.
• Performs any other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: This position requires a minimum of 1+ years previous mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must put safety first, be a team player and pay attention to detail.
• EPA/HVAC Certification preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and irregular hours (such as night or weekend hours) as needed.
• Must be comfortable with heights and able to lift 50lbs.
• Must possess reliable transportation.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Works closely with maintenance team and engineer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The working environment is a clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, but may require some outside maintenance as needed. Must be able to pass a drug screen as well as a criminal background check.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, use hands and fingers and climb stairs. Employee must be able to lift at least 35 pounds on a regular basis. This job requires the employee to be able to read, write and communicate verbally in English.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.