Quality Assurance Tech

A Day in the Life:

The primary function of this position is to ensure the integrity and safety of food products throughout the manufacturing process utilizing various standards and established testing methods operating procedures and adherence to protocols and policies. A critical goal of this function position is to support and assist the Quality Assurance (QA) Department and Management Team in all aspects to drive the continuous improvement of quality provide technical support with an emphasis on consumer requirements continuous product quality improvement and productivity requirements.

Position Details:

Schedule: M-F 1pm to 9:30pm; Salary range $23.50/Hr-$32/Hr. This role is also eligible to receive an annual incentive bonus.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Visually monitor various aspects of plant operations and physically obtain samples from production floor and testing in the Q.A. Lab.
• Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients in-process and finished products.
• Prepare testing solutions equipment calibrations general maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
• Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products and the rework process.
• Monitoring and validation of HACCP and all quality check points.
• Verify packaging labels are correct during production runs.
• Assist management in implementation of procedures protocols and policies and monitoring for compliance of such.
• Perform data entry on QA database and assist management in data trending.
• Identify quality procedure and policy deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed.
• Participate in our continuous improvement plans.
• Provide technical assistance to production personnel as needed.
• Conduct GMP Audits as required in the SQF plan in plant and warehouse.
• Swab processing equipment according to environmental program and analyze results.
• Monitor sanitation processes and ensure adherence to food safety processes.

Commitment to supply safe food maintain a food safety culture within the site continually improve the sites food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Science with some QA experience preferred but equivalent QA Experience will be equally weighed
• Experience and technical skills in all areas of Quality Assurance within food and beverage manufacturing environment with a minimum of one years experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets
• Provide a safe work environment through auditing of working conditions
• Familiar with GMPs SOPs and FDA regulated environment
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Available to work first or second shift weekends and overtime

Benefits:

• Health Benefits Offering choices so you can enroll in medical dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
• Less than 1 year: 10 days
• 1 4 years: 12 days
• 5 14 years: 17 days
• 15-19 years: 22 days
• 20 years: 25 days

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 8-hour shift

At Bunge (NYSE: BG) our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider our team of 37000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where theyre grown to where theyre neededin faster smarter and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination storage distribution oilseed processing and refining offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils fats and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200 years of experience and presence in over 50 countries we are committed to strengthening global food security advancing sustainability and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. Learn more at .

Every day our people exemplify these values which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team Collaborative Respectful Inclusive
We Lead The Way Agile Empowered Innovative
We Do Whats Right Safety Sustainability With Integrity

If this sounds like you join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge