QA TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift

Diversified Foods and Seasonings is a leading food manufacturing company. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing our customers with the finest convenient specialty food products and ingredients. With over 25 years of experience in being an industry leader, Diversified is comprised of fully automated USDA-inspected kettle cooking operations. We are all about quality food and customer satisfaction, come be a part of our family.

We are currently seeking a QA Technician at our Diversified Foods and Seasonings facility in Theodore, AL

The QA Technician’s responsibilities are to assist the QA Manager and QA Supervisor with executing the company’s and plant’s vision and mission by assuring that all products meet regulatory, customer, and company specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-operational and post-operational SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices inspections and document the results.
• Conduct raw, in-process, and finished product testing (chemical and microbiological), along with product review of products against customer and company specifications and documenting the results.
• Upper management of product failures and place product on hold as well as release product upon final disposition by management.
• Issue corrective action reports for SOP/ SSOP/HACCP deviations and document follow-up.
• Train employees and all other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Basic understanding of lab procedures and microbiology
• Basic math and intermediate reading skills
• Able to identify differences in colors
• Able to lift over 50 pounds and must have good solid back and knees with full mobility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• Previous QA or food manufacturing experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance