QA Tech

Supports needs of Quality Assurance department while interfacing with production and receiving/shipping departments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome and meet quality standards.  

• Exposure to wet conditions  

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grasp with both hands, or feel; substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; reaching and pulling with hands and arms. 

• Prolonged standing or sitting - Occasional walking is required for short distances. 

• Ability to consistently move/drag/lift up to 60 lbs frozen raw materials on a regular basis. 

• Ability to consistently move/drag 100-150 plastic totes. 

• Frequent stretching out of arms, and use of upper body. 

• Occasional turning and twisting at the waist. 

• Continuous exposure to temperatures ranging from 10F – 85F degrees. 

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. 

• Collect and file production paperwork for QA department auditing purposes 

• Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications 

• Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner. 

• Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines 

• Calibration of thermometers 

• Record temperatures of outbound loads 

• Gather composite samples when necessary 

• Prepare samples for shipments to customers 

• Manage sample submission to outside labs 

• Cross train w/ lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required 

• Performs self quality audits within the plant 

• Supports IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes 

• Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager. 

• High School diploma or GED required. 

• Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English. 
• 1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.