QA Technician

Description

Responsibilities:

· Ensure compliance to company standards and specifications

· Maintain calibration of quality control equipment

· Test in-process and finished product samples for microbiological and analytical results.

· Perform inspections across all stages of production, and maintain accurate reports

· Prepare and maintain test data for review

· Evaluate data, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards

· Report findings using email, word, excel and current business software

· Identify areas for quality control improvement

· Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency

· General cleaning duties in lab and plant environments

· Other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

Requirements: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

· General understanding of laboratory equipment

· Follow Good Manufacturing (GMP’s) and Good Laboratory Practices at all times.

· Minimum of 1-3 years of quality lab setting and/or food production experience or related degree.

· Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally

· Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information

· Ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems

· Possible mandatory overtime