Quality Assurance Technician

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN - BUDA, TX.

• Hours = Start Time is 4:00 AM or 6:00 AM (both are 8 hr shifts)

OVERVIEW:

Performs standardized tests to ensure the product complies with company, customer, and government specifications and requirements by performing assigned duties. The goal is to assist the QA department in ensuring all quality and Food Safety & Food Quality related programs and procedures are met.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

• Monitors production lines to ensure the product is within specification and all critical control and quality points are met. If deviation occurs, corrective action must be taken.
• Check all can codes prior to production, during production, and after any code change.
• Verify all scales prior to startup with certified weights and record data.
• Print and pass out production schedules.
• Check and change freezer and cooler charts at the beginning of each production week.
• Daily cutting of product ran on the previous day, along with the product cutting report.
• Daily GMP check and document any findings on the Daily GMP Checklist.
• Verify incoming raw material trucks.
• Review daily lab paperwork and report any deviations.
• Gather and organize daily production paperwork for review by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Review daily packaging activity recap papers with final grade, holds, and disposition of product and quantity.
• Complete all sample requests.
• Prepare first production samples for customers.  Verify labels, inkjet on top of cans (best by), print on trays, and shrink wrap when needed.
• Ability and willingness to learn and troubleshoot lab equipment/instruments. 
• Perform all sanitation, food safety, and food quality inspections prior to the start of each production day.
• Assists in production when there are quality issues.
• Collect and retain samples of daily production and store them for future reference.
• Verify metal detectors.
• Monitors the Process Technician with fill/net weights and assists when necessary.
• Assists with any heat penetration tests being done by the thermal process authority when on-site.
• Assist R&D with new production sampling and testing.
• Responsible for logging correct and accurate data for all testing done on production runs.
• Proficient with computers and has the ability to use Microsoft Office and enter data into software such as Deacom and MES/CDC.
• Maintain and file all records according to company policy
• Work with management to ensure accurate information is being documented during the production of the products and assist with food safety and quality-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures on safety, GMPs, and SQF.
• For guidelines and specific procedures on how to perform tasks, refer to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Other duties as needed & assigned by the QA Manager and/or Quality System Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to work with managerial, clerical, production, and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence legibly.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions with little direction.
• Must have computer skills.
• Must carry out “Good Manufacturing Practices” to ensure a safe and clean work environment.

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WHY TEASDALE:

• Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Day One Accrual of Sick Time 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days 
• Career Growth Opportunities and Professional Development

Are you passionate about being the right contributor, part of a diverse workforce, and stewarding great tradition? We want people who are up for a challenge. Join us at Teasdale Latin Foods!