QA Technician
$39,520–$39,520 year
On-siteSalem, Ohio, United States
Salem, Ohio, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$39,520–$39,520 yearHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Job Summary
Conduct physical, analytical, and microbial testing while performing sensory evaluations and sanitation audits to verify raw materials and finished products meet FDA GMP and HACCP specifications. Coordinate environmental monitoring programs, execute sampling requirements, and generate departmental reports for QA management. Perform process checks across production, packaging, and warehousing functions, calibrate equipment, and assist line technicians as needed. Maintain accurate records of QA activities and USDA pre-shipment data, reporting deviations and safety issues immediately to leadership.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization
- Must have understanding of company and customer specifications and ensure proper documentation
- Employee shall also be trained but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP and Safety
- Attends all department and company required trainings
- Comply with all Plant, State, Federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SQF guidelines and regulations for food safety, quality and employee safety
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices requirements to ensure food safety, safe work practices
- Knowledge of food safety principles
- Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment
- High level of organizational skills
- Basic math skills
- Attention to detail
- Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance
- Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
- Good written and verbal communication skills/fluent reading and writing skills in English
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Two-year degree or certificate in food science or related subject preferred
- One or more years previous Quality Assurance or other related experience in the Food processing facility preferred
- Knowledge of FDA GMP's and understanding of HACCP principles
- Familiarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems
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