3rd shift Quality Assurance Technician

14451 3rd shift Quality Assurance Technician, Hicksville, NY, 3-Month Contract
Sigma, Inc. is currently looking for a 3rd shift Quality Assurance Technician to work onsite with our team located at Hicksville, NY.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7PM to 3:30AM, subject to change Shift schedules could include weekends. Hours subject to business needs.
Pay Rate: $19/hr

Summary / Objective
The QA Operator is responsible for all facets of one or more specific Quality Inspection / Monitoring Areas as well as GMP, food safety and security enforcement. Responsible for verification of compliance to food safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
Milk Receiving: Paperwork
Sampling
Temperature Check
Butter Fat Testing
Acidity Testing
PH Testing
Organoleptic Evaluation Ingredient / Kettle check and release: Paperwork
Temperature Check
Salt Testing
Brix Testing
PH Testing
Viscosity Testing
RS View Kettle Release
Organoleptic Evaluation Filler Operations: Paperwork
Temperature Check
Metal Detector Verification
X-ray Verification
Seal Testing
Code Check
Weight Check
Retain sample collection Packing Operations: Paperwork
Temperature Check
Code Check
Labeling Check
Packaging Evaluation
Organoleptic Evaluation Micro & lab Testing Sample collection of water and listeria
Plating and Incubation for all Micro Samples including: o Environmental
o Shelf life
o Eggs,
o Milk Pre-Operation check: Paperwork
ATP Swabbing
Allergen Swabbing
Magnet Check
Cooler Check
Sanitizer concentration
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits: Ability to effectively communicate with associates, leads, supervisors, and production management.
Detail and Team oriented.
Must be willing to work extended shifts.
Ability to comprehend science-based material.
Ability to comprehend high school level math, specifically algebra.
Decision-making:

• Responsible for deciding if an item should be placed on hold and use decision making skills to conclude if in process product is within specification and can be pumped.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Must instruct all employees on any GMP and food safety violations.
• Equipment Used: Various lab equipment; Kettle enabling system.

Physical Demands Duration:

• Standing Majority of shift
• Noise typical of a production environment Entire shift
• Climbing to a height of 8 ft. Daily
• Working in hot/cold temperatures Entire shift