QA Tech I

Job Title: QA Tech I

Location: Lewisville, TX

Job Type: Non-exempt

Pay Range: $18-$22/hr (DOE)

Work Hours: Work hours vary based on operational needs and may include early morning, evening, and weekend shifts. Approx. 40-45hr/week

Reports to: QA Manager

About the Company:

Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.

Job Summary:

Perform Quality Assurance (QA) functions mostly on the Production floor.

Primary Duties:

• Verify that product quality meets minimum requirements. Product weight, temperature, appearance, accuracy of labels, room temperature to name a few.


• Monitor manufacturing and storage conditions.


• Accurately complete daily reports in a timely manner.


• Perform and document monitoring procedures, corrective actions as necessary for the HACCP or Food Safety and Quality Plans.


• Work and communicate in a professional manner with Operations and USDA.


• Follow and enforce all Food Safety & Quality rules and regulations, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation SOPs and other pre-requisite programs.


• Hold raw materials or finished products when needed.


• Other duties assigned by the QA Manager.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Spanish (speaking, writing, and reading)


• High School Diploma or GED.


• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Basic math skills.


• Basic computer skills.


• Ability to work weekends.


• Be able to work at standing position in cold conditions, <45ºF, for long periods.