DIRECT HIRE - QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

Inspect and Monitor daily Plant for Food Safety and Quality activities and any deviations report to Quality Supervisor.
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Perform daily pre operational sanitation inspection visual and swabbing before production starts.
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Effectively communicate quality assurance expectations to production personnel.
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Raw material inspection for specification compliance.
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Conduct metal detector challenges and observations through the course of the shift.
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Verify the calibration of all metal detectors scales and thermometers.
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Conduct sensory evaluations of raw materials and finished product and record results.
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Collect production samples for independent evaluation to ensure specification compliance for finished products.
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Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as HACCP GMPs SSOP process deviation hold and release.
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Assist with solving problems by analyzing data investigating issues identifying solutions and recommending actions.
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Perform basic lab analysis (fat Vacuum and Oxygen test) on inprocess and finished products.
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Enforce food safety and quality policies and procedures.
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Perform Equipment calibrations (thermometer) and additional duties as directed.
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Any issues related to FSQM are reported to quality management team.
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Monitor incoming and outgoing product quality per company and customer specifications.

Qualifications:
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Knowledge in food processing/HACCP/SQF and/or regulatory compliance strongly preferred but not mandatory. Fluent in English language bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
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Preferred education: Associates Degree Bachelors a plus
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Ability to work independently. Basic knowledge of computer skills