Quality Assurance Technician

JOB PURPOSE:

The Level I QA Technician position is intended to be a “starting” point, from which the technician is expected to advance to capability on both sides of the process before the two year “target.”   The Level I Technician should be capable of the required sampling and testing on either the processing or packaging side of the process with someassistancefrom the other QA technicians or leads.The Level I Technician should have a good working knowledge of Food Safety and Quality policies. 

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Analytical Instruments:

•  Operate the NIR, Aw meter,CompuTracmoisture analyzer, calipers, LECO, laboratory weigh scales, vacuum chamber for seal checks (PC), thermometers and other equipment as added.

• In-Process Sampling and Testing:

• Completes all routine testsrequiredfor eitherProcessingside or Packaging side.

• Quality Hold 

• Know and be able to place materials andproducton Hold inX3and physical Hold, and completeLogand Hold report.

• Business Systems:

• Enter data collected from routine tests into IQS software.

• Knowledge andproficiencyin all Alphia Business Systems as relates to Position.

• Food Safety and Sanitation:

• Know and follow basic GMP requirements.

• Know andmonitorHACCP compliance in-Process.

• Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets inareaof responsibility as specified in Quality Checkpoints. 

• Assistwith product changeover cleaning and sanitation; perform inspectionsrequiredbefore product startup.

• Microbial Testing:

• Pull finished product samples for product release testing.

• Regulatory Requirements:

• Pull samples for testing asrequiredin product specifications.

• Communication:

• Informs operators and shiftsupervisorof testing results.

• Communicates Quality concerns and Quality status to the following shift.

Responsible for following established procedures to ensure thatAlphiaproduces safe, quality food, meeting all governmental regulations. 

Other duties asdirected orassigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:(To perform this job successfully,anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired).

• Education level: high school diploma or GEDrequired.

• Willingto work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to receive and provide instructions positively.

• Basic math skills

• Ability to multi-task.