Food Science QA Technician

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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Performs pre-operational inspections when required
2. Coordinates HACCP activities on a shift basis
3. Conducts daily audits and brings about corrective action if needed
4. Routinely conducts statistical weight studies to ensure component
weight standards are met
5. Performs equipment calibrations as specified in procedures
6. Inspects incoming ingredients as needed and verifies COA results to
specification
7. Assures work in progress is held using proper procedures. Isolate
and places hold on any material that could pose a food safety issue
or compromise quality
8. Actively participates in resolution of Quality and Food Safety
issues
9. Performs in -process and finished product analytical testing
10. Complies with Our Home policies, procedures and practices. Follows
Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF standards, food safety and safety
practices
11. Manages electronic and paper files

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

– Great organizational and time management skills
– Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
– Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
– Ability to work as a team player
– Experience with Microsoft applications, SPC

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

– Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach, stand,
walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell
– Occasionally lift/move 50 lbs
– Specific vision includes the following: close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus