Ventura Foods

QA Tech II

Ventura Foods

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Birmingham • Alabama • United States

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About the role

  • Under general supervision, perform a variety of laboratory tests or other laboratory work to help provide top quality and safe products that meet customer requirements and specifications.
  • Assist plant operations personnel with quality and processing matters.
  • Test, monitor, and document accurately the quality results and processing data for products produced
  • Using RedZone: Audit, verify and follow up process controls such as weight checks, batch sheets, HACCP, PCs, plant inspections, receiving, etc.
  • Support process variations as they relate to formula adjustments to satisfy customer requirements
  • Maintain a high and effective level of communication with all operating departments.
  • Assist with training of QA Technician I personnel
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment
  • Assure that all sanitation and housekeeping practices are being followed according to expectations, and responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
  • Understand and apply the functionality of the Unshippable Program
  • Utilize AS400 and JDE computer system for necessary quality functions
  • Maintain and complete files and documentation accurately and timely
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in a food manufacturing lab environment
  • Food manufacturing lab environment experience in fats and oils preferred
  • Working knowledge and understanding of crystallizing and tempering process; ability to conduct Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits and post cleaning inspections
  • Good Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Excellent math, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a self-starter
  • Excellent teamwork and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact well with others at all levels
Benefits
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Assistance Programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
laboratory testsquality monitoringdata documentationformula adjustmentscalibrationGMP auditscrystallizing processtempering processfood safety policiespreventive controls
Soft Skills
communicationtrainingproblem solvingorganizational skillsself-starterteamworkinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in ChemistryBachelor’s Degree in BiologyBachelor’s Degree in Food ScienceSQF code complianceGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)