Quality Assurance Technician - Kennesaw, GA
Quality Assurance Technician - Kennesaw, GA
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Job Description
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of raw materials and finished goods used by and/or manufactured at ADM Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes. The primary function of this role is to be a hands on technician that performs quality assurance / control functions and assist in compliance with internal and external regulations protocols and policies.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations
Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques Good Manufacturing Practices and product quality/safety
Sample and analyze raw materials in process goods and finished products to assure compliance to specifications
Perform cleaning validations and line clearance using but not limited to ATP technologies
Assist with quality team audits including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP
Record and evaluate test data alerting the Quality department of any deviations from specifications
Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements
Partner with plant operations maintenance quality and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices sanitation and pest control programs procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements
Partner with plant operations maintenance quality and engineering to develop write review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies Work Instructions and Forms
Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement product and to facilitate the successful execution of customer regulatory and certification audits
Perform document control activities including but not limited issuing master manufacturing records review and approving batch records and work instructions ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained reviewing and approving shipping documentation and filing and maintaining all records as required
Review and approve lab analysis reports for the approval of raw materials in process products and finished goods
Follow and enforce all company GMPs and SOPs
Other duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education
Minimum High School Diploma
Experience
Preferred two years as a quality inspector or technician in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and GFSI
Experience with food safety and defence programs
Specific Skills & Abilities
Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality to meet deadlines and to work in a team environment
Strong leadership skills
Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution
Must have good attention to detail
Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required
Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
Strong analytical experience
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Results driven strong work ethic
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds
Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift
Must be able to walk bend kneel stoop climb reach and grasp for varying periods of time
Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
Ability to drive a forklift
Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
Fluent in English required bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Must possess a valid US drivers license
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
The pay for this position is expected to be:
$21.50/hour Shift Differential
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
