QA Technician
Rich Products Australia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Brunswick • United States
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About the role
- Document test results, communicate deviations with management and co-associates
- Review data and direct follow-up of product testing deviations and trends to meet customer requirements
- Conduct product and process capability studies as directed by QA Manager or designate
- Perform QA tasks including product sampling, line monitoring, auditing, lab testing and calibrations to ensure compliance to specifications
- Coordinate lab operation, raw material, finished product and audit analytical data and reports for process improvements
- Audit laboratory testing, analytical test methods and protocols for Compliance with Standard Operating Procedure and Quality Assurance Agreement
- Reviewing and approving deviation, investigations, and corrective and preventive action that is associated with analytical laboratories
- Review and audit of microbiological testing and sanitation cleaning inspection reports
- Place ingredients and finished goods on hold, as directed by the QA Manager/QA Team Leader
- Investigate the root cause of defects in raw and finished products and implement corrective actions
- Maintain and promote a quality culture through training
- Maintain a well-organized and clean work area
- Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for lab
- Audit laboratory testing, analytical test methods and protocols for Compliance with Standard Operating Procedure and Quality Assurance Agreement
- Coordinate timely hold and disposition of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished product
- Utilize PLM, QDMS, SAP and Minitab in support of business processes
- Submit written reports on overall compliance, deviations and corrective actions implemented
- Understanding of Acidified Foods and compliance to all federal guidelines
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, chemistry or biology related field required
- Related work experience preferred but not required
- Chemistry work related: Water activity, Free fatty acid testing, Viscosity, PH effect on Food, Brix, Concentration, Moisture analyses, allergen tests, Flour testing attributes
- Microbiology work related: Knowledge of pathogens and its growth characteristics as it relates to food manufacturing and the facility, Bacterial growth requirement, Bacterial identification, Growth morphology, Temperature growth requirement, Bacterial food source
- One year experience in commercial food processing preferred
- PC skills to include strong knowledge of Windows operating system, and applications to include Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of statistics and use of software packages
- Knowledge of Database systems preferred
- Ability to constructively deal with change and pressure
- Willing to continue training/ education as necessary
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to operate powered equipment
- Ability to use a full range of motion in both arms, hands, and legs
- Ability to taste
- Ability to operate normal laboratory equipment
- Must have understanding of microbiological contaminates
- Must have complete understanding of shortenings, sugars, starches, gums, and particulates
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health & financial benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Family planning support
- Flexible work policy
- Associate resource groups
- Volunteering & community impact opportunities
- Holiday gatherings
- In-house taste tests
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product testinglab testingcalibrationsmicrobiological testingwater activity testingfree fatty acid testingviscosity testingpH analysisBrix analysismoisture analysis
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsability to deal with changeability to work under pressuretraining and education willingness