Packaging QA Technician - 3rd shift

Title: PACKAGING QA TECHNICIAN 

Reports to: QA Supervisor

Status: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Responsible for quality assurance/control duties in the packaging area: monitoring multiple quality and accuracy attributes on running lines to specification, communicating out of specification situations, documentation and quality control as needed. Also responsible for operations, when assigned, of DUD detectors and spoilage research associated with such.

Principle Accountabilities

• Monitoring quality and accuracy attributes in the Packaging area on work in process and finished good for all label lines in operation.


• Move from line to line in a scheduled fashion, observing, collecting samples, and inspecting to specification all primary and secondary packaging. 


• Insuring that all shop order instructions are being followed.


• Responsible for the set up, when assigned, and operation of each dud detector. Operates a regular schedule of inspection of parameters and rejects to insure accurate and efficient operations. Communication of results on various reports and to management. Problem solving as needed. Sanitation of the machinery and areas.


• Researches spoilage events, documenting or communicating as necessary.


• Documentation of all QA Packaging historical records.


• Communication, Decision Making, and Corrective Action for out of Specification Situations as required.


• Able to do Projects, QA Lab Testing, Paste Testing, Purchased Product, or other assignments as time permits.


• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.


• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management. 

Minimum Requirements

 Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience


• Should have working knowledge of QA/Lab operations or be trainable.


• Must demonstrate ability to be observant, detail-oriented, and team player.


• ATTENTION TO  DETAIL is a REQUIRED attribute.


• Must have good communication skills both written and verbal.


• Any Computer skills benefit.

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 45 lb cases


• Must be able to walk steadily for entire shift

Personal Skills

• Teamwork

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Must work safely and adhere to quality standards.


• Must be able to work securely on own with minimal supervision.


• Must have some knowledge of the current coding and inventory control systems, and the general operation of the plant.


• Must have ability to learn complete theory and operations of Dud Detectors.


• Must work directly and indirectly with QA, Packaging, and Production Personnel.


• Able to make levelheaded decisions in accordance to specification


• Safety awareness          


• Be able to multi task


• Accurate


• Detail oriented


• Able to handle pressure


• Able to work well with others


• Multi-task oriented


• On the Job Training regarding:


• Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP’s and safety.


• Dud Detector Training


• Double Seam Training


• Tomato Canning / Processing


• Spoilage Attribute Training


• Packaging Inspection Training


• Lab Testing Training


• Follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to position


• Will on job train individual for any experience required item