Job Description
Job Description
High Level Statement of the Role :
Food safety and quality are the highest priorities of our organization. The Quality Assurance Technician (QA Tech) will be responsible for the monitoring and assisting in the advancement of our safety and quality programs. This position will process daily checks to ensure compliance with HACCP principals, GMP’s, and SOP’s.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing functions of the company, including pre-operational checks, sanitation verification and in process verification activities
- Calibrate test equipment.
- Schedule and execute sample submittals to external laboratory vendor.
- Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicating when there are deviations from standards or processes.
- Assist in training employees on food safety, company processes and GMP’s.
- Maintain accurate and organized record of QA activities.
- Maintain organized inventory of retained products (samples).
- Monitor HACCP critical control points.
- Participate in preparation for 3rd party safety audits.
- Maintain ongoing company compliance with all applicable regulations and 3rd party auditor requirements.
- Conduct research on Quality Assurance issues and deliver reports on research to management.
- Recommend, champion and execute program enhancements.
Skills to Perform This Role :
Interpersonal Skills
Team OrientedStrong drive for successCustomer centricPossess a high degree of integrityAbility to keep humor in the workplaceAbility to build & sustain relationshipsFlexible and open to change within department and facilityPositive attitudePatientHonest and ethicalCommunication Skills
Effective communication skillsAbility to adapt to and manage change without disruption to workflowGood relationship builderAbility to motivateAbility to comprehend directional instructions from supervisionGood listenerTechnical Skills
Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelinesAble to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently, up to 50 poundsAbility to team liftAble to operate packaging equipmentAble to use load moving devicesAbility to identify nonconformitiesAbility to read small print in various colorsEducational
Entrepreneurial attitude toward continuous improvement to food defense and food safety systems.Knowledge of FDA GMP’s. Competent in computer software and basic computer operations.Company Description
When food safety and quality matter, trust the Stik-Pak Standard. Our standard is based on the Safe Quality Food System (SQF). Our state-of-the-art facility and third party validation ensure our co-packing processes meet the highest standards of quality and food safety. www.stikpaksolutions.com
Company Description
When food safety and quality matter, trust the Stik-Pak Standard. Our standard is based on the Safe Quality Food System (SQF). Our state-of-the-art facility and third party validation ensure our co-packing processes meet the highest standards of quality and food safety. www.stikpaksolutions.com