QA Technician 3rd

Job Details: Job Location: Gridley, IL - Gridley, IL, Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00Hourly, Overall Responsibility:  Assure products are produced and manufactured in a safe manner. Evaluate samples and verify GMP/Quality processes are being used to assure quality products are being shipped to Watershed Food customers.   Key tasks and responsibilities: Conduct standardized tests/audits throughout various stages of production to ensure factors meet ingredient, in-process, and finished product requirements for internal standards, customer specifications, and legal regulations. Record test data, such as weight, temperature, moisture content, color, aeration, consistency, quality and quantity, which is inspected or graded. Propose process improvement recommendations regarding handling of ingredients, product-in-process, and finished product which affect product quality. Communicate product quality or processing equipment problems to the operators and management to eliminate any irregularities in future production batches. Review production documents and process checklists for completeness and accuracy. Notify Shift Supervisors and/or Quality Management of employee record keeping issues. Role model, reinforce, and train employees on GMPs, and notify supervisor and manager if GMPs are not followed. Maintain a clean work area (floors, equipment, and workstation) at all times to avoid product contamination and safety. Clean and maintain product testing equipment for accuracy of measurement. Assist other team members with their work responsibilities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Serves as back-up (with Quality Assurance Manager) for Quality Assurance Supervisor when supervisor is absent. Qualifications: Skills Required: Detail-oriented and attentive to written instructions and processes. Adept in listening, teaching, and firmly and appropriately correcting improper food handling techniques. Ability to work and quickly learn in fast-paced environment. Dependable and consistent in holding self to high standards. Exceptionally observant of changes in product quality Computer experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is strongly preferred. Work Environment: The Plant Environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Climbing or moving on ladders, steps, stairways, walkway, and platforms. Work around smells/odors.