Food & Safety Quality Assurance Tech II
Fall River, MA - USA
Job Summary
- Routinely observes production activities to assure consistency and conformance to standards as well as providing improvement suggestions.
- Assists in the effective completion and documentation of daily weekly and monthly scheduled tasks as required.
- Notifies senior team members when non-conformances are noted assists with scheduling product evaluations and assuring proper documentation.
- Assists Quality Management with verification and validation by collecting the required data.
- Perform required finished product testing and the effective completion of documentation and data entry.
- Maintain the condition of the food supplies required for daily operation.
- Organize finished product retains Conduct Food Safety Inspections in the production environment (i.e. inter-batch cleaning)
- Execute visual chemistry tests on raw materials water sources in-process samples environmental samples and finished products
- May be responsible for performing auditing for batch adherence and label and code quality.
- Tracking verification and data entry of raw material specification and COAs.
- Informs the team of raw material issues
- Operate maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments as required Ensure compliance of incoming labels and packaging
- May complete FSQ related production records to assure conformance to requirements.
- Inspect finished product for food safety hazards including foreign material. Filing QA documentation as requested.
- Other duties with similar skill work conditions and responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in food handling food manufacturing or a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Customer service experience is welcomed and considered a plus.
- Candidates with a strong work ethic attention to detail and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.
Required Skills:
Perform quality inspections and finished product testing to ensure food safety and product quality standards are met. Monitor production processes and identify quality concerns reporting non-conformances and supporting corrective actions. Conduct food safety inspections environmental monitoring and visual chemistry testing on raw materials in-process products and finished goods. Complete accurate documentation data entry and quality records in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Verify incoming raw materials packaging labels and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to ensure specifications are met. Maintain laboratory equipment quality supplies and retained product samples while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.