Location: Zanesville,OH, USA
Quality Assurance Technician
Job Description
The Quality Assurance Technician performs quality assurance inspections and laboratory analyses to ensure compliance with USDA, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point Program (HACCP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This position involves inspecting facilities, raw materials, and products, as well as conducting microbiological and chemical analyses of meats. The technician has the authority to halt production if product integrity is compromised.
Responsibilities
+ Inspect and analyze meat raw materials and finished products using physical, chemical, and microbiological methods.
+ Perform pre-operational and operational plant inspections of the entire facility, inside and outside.
+ Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments of products.
+ Inspect incoming loads of raw material and outgoing shipments for conformance to specifications, referring deviations to supervisory personnel.
+ Check the condition of incoming raw material and packaging supply trucks.
+ Strictly adhere to Quality Assurance Guidelines to ensure product wholesomeness.
+ Maintain cleanliness and organization within the quality assurance laboratories and ensure supplies are readily available for production workers.
+ Determine blend size, collect samples, and analyze blends for fat percentage.
+ Document information in accordance with plant programs (HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs).
+ Comply with incident reporting policies and procedures.
+ Adhere to plant security and safety policies and procedures.
+ Communicate effectively with customers and all levels of the organization in a professional manner, display a positive demeanor, and be responsive to team needs.
Essential Skills
+ High school diploma required.
+ Associate or Bachelors degree in Science or one year of laboratory experience, preferably in the food industry.
+ Functional knowledge and experience using laboratory grinder, food processor, and other equipment.
+ Knowledge of proper procedures for handling chemicals and laboratory safety procedures.
+ Familiarity with USDA regulations and directives, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and SOP programs preferred.
+ Good basic math skills and the ability to write clearly and legibly.
+ Adequate knowledge of safe lifting procedures, 'lock out/tag out' procedures, and proper safety procedures.
+ Proficient computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Email, and Excel.
+ Good interpersonal skills, verbal communication skills, teamwork, and ability to receive and follow detailed instructions.
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