Food Quality Assurance Technician I (Oakland - AM Shift)

Position Summary:
Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the inspection and testing of
manufacturing processes and products to ensure the product safety and quality.
Daily tasks include routine quality checks, QC inspection, record keeping, CCPs
monitoring, equipment calibration, assistance with shipping and receiving, etc.

QA Technician Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine quality checks and preventive control points monitoring
  which include but are not limited to temperature checks, label inspection,
  equipment swabbing, product weight verification, package integrity &
  organoleptic, etc.


• Prepares samples for third-party lab analysis as needed.
  Calibrates test equipment – thermometer, scales, etc.
  Maintains accurate documentation of food safety and quality inspection
  


• Performs daily pre-operational checks for production equipment and facility prior
  to the start of production.


• Assists with new product development and data collection.


• Conducts shelf-life studies.


• Conducts daily GMPs inspection and participates in monthly facility self-inspection.


• Assists with problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.


• Monitors assigned area for food safety and quality issues (GMPs, facility,
  potential contamination, food defense, etc.)


• Identifies and reports when products are not in compliance with
  established specifications.


• Follows USDA standards, GMPs, CCPs and SOPs.


• Embodies the spirit and culture of RotiSystems and has a passion for food


• Other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

· Ability to speak, write, and read English
· Manage and lead others
· Proficient in MS Office Suite
· Collaboration Skills
· Decision Making
· Learning Orientation
· Project Management
· Results Driven

Experience and Education

• 0-2 years of QA experience in food industry, preferably in a USDA
  establishment


• College degree preferred in relevant subject
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work in cold and hot environments.