Quality Assurance Technician - Evenings
- Mitchell Road
- 7752 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN, USA
- Hourly
- Full Time
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JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for daily quality control support, including production line quality support, daily quality results, in-coming raw materials inspections, and product documentation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.
- Conduct preop and postop inspection of raw and ready to eat production and storage areas
- Coordinate internal and external testing and auditing processes including external labs
- Conduct raw material and finished product testing requirements
- Assist in development of plant quality assurance procedures and documentation
- Assist with new product development, testing, documentation and recipe/product specification compliance
- Help to establish and maintain programs that prevent food safety issues, HACCP program requirements, and achieve quality objectives
- Review and communicate plant quality performance
- Investigate all plant quality complaints and report to appropriate personnel
- Provide input to maintain ingredient and product specifications
- Assist with recalls and market withdrawals
- Help maintain quality/ regulatory documentation and HACCP documentation
OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)
- Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- Two-year technical degree in chemistry, biology, food science or equivalent experience
- Experience
- One to three years' experience in plant quality control
- GMP and HACCP knowledge preferred
- LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: action oriented, communicates effectively, customer focus and instills trust.
- Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor
- Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects
- Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices
- Planning, organizing and time management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE
Equipment Used
- Office Equipment (this may include computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
- Basic laboratory equipment (may include PH meter, ATP analyzer, thermometers, viscometer, refractometer, scales)
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