Quality Assurance Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Audit line internal temperature of cooked products; record.

• Audit metal detectors with the use of standards; if detector is faulty, retain product and re-test product made since last successful test.

• Perform line audits, recording speed, temperature, weights.

• Perform weekly swabs of equipment/gloves and plates of air; package with instructions and send to lab.

• Once per shift, gather cooked and raw product samples to send to lab with testing instructions.

• Maintain and test shelf life samples; perform organoleptic duties.

• Inspect code dates on bags, boxes, and cases based on product specification and production schedule.

• Inspect and record cooler and freezer temperatures.

• Cook samples 2-3 times per shift from all lines.

• Perform hourly piece count of packed box.

• Calibrate scales and thermometers daily.

• Complete paperwork on employee sanitation compliance.

• Follow all safety rules.

• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); recognize and practice Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).

• Keep assigned area clean.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 3 months of on the job training.