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QA Technician

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Description

Our Quality Technicians provide ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and compliance with company standards for our 2nd Shift Operations. Also, partners to drives Continuous Improvement efforts in product quality/performance and process optimization by training and finding solutions. Additional duties include:

Food Safety: Review activities to ensure all Food Safety and Food Quality audit requirements are met. Review and sign off on documentation pertaining to all quality systems. Reviews all product used in the facility and ensures adherence to regulatory and Company standards. Assists in maintaining documentation of all required quality tests and activities. Follow standard guidelines with GMP's and monitor that all SOP's are being performed daily. Update records and keep records up to date for HAACP, BRC, and FSMA.
Food Safety Deficiencies: Communicates findings regarding food safety. Assists with the training to plant employees regarding food safety deficiencies and corrective actions as needed. Maintain Food Safety and Quality by enforcing employee GMP’s and verifying compliance with receiving, storage, handling, processing and product release policies and procedures.
Assist Investigations: Checks and investigates customer returns and complaints; follows up on possible reasons for complaint (temperature abuse, date expiry, over order, etc.). Performs micro analysis if required.
Hold & Release: Manages the hold and release program, and takes appropriate action when any product fails to meet required specifications. Assist the Product Development Chef with product testing, nutritional analysis, acidified products evaluation, shelf life studies and challenge studies.
Physical Requirements: ability to lift up to 50-lbs; ability to bend, stoop, twist repetitively and stand on concrete for full 8-hour shift: receptive to working in a refrigerated or high-heat environment as seasons change; his work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

A minimum of 1 year recent experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment;
PCQI Certification and Experience with ERP systems as it applies to manufacturing is a plus!
Physical demands: This position requires the ability to be constantly moving throughout the office and gift store which includes but not limited to walking, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for at least 8 hours a day. May occasionally involve bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following abilities:

Communication: Excel in both written and oral communication; effective interpersonal and presentation skills; with professional attitude.
Organized: Able to work independently; effective time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with a high attention to detail.
Analytical: Superior critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources and make independent decisions. Strong business acumen, including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
Adaptable: Willingness to accept change; exhibit flexibility and adaptability. Along with the ability to absorb and quickly understand new information.
Resourceful: Ability to deliver results utilizing the resources available. Has a get-it-done mentality.

Average salary estimate

$57500 / YEARLY (est.)

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$50000K

$65000K

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What You Should Know About QA Technician, Spicin Foods

Join our dynamic team as a QA Technician in Kansas City, Kansas! At our company, we're committed to delivering top-notch quality and safety in every product we create. As a QA Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our 2nd Shift Operations not only meet but exceed safety and compliance standards. You’ll be responsible for reviewing food safety audit requirements, managing documentation, and ensuring adherence to company standards. But that's just the beginning! Your analytical skills will shine as you investigate customer returns, communicate findings, and enforce critical policies like GMPs. You'll even work hand-in-hand with our Product Development Chef on exciting projects like product testing and nutritional analysis. This physically demanding role requires a proactive mindset and adaptability as you'll be on your feet, moving around to ensure that everything runs smoothly. If you have at least a year of experience in Quality Assurance, excellent communication skills, and a knack for problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you. Let's work together to keep our products safe and delicious while embracing a culture of continuous improvement!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for QA Technician Role at Spicin Foods

What are the responsibilities of a QA Technician at our company?

As a QA Technician at our company in Kansas City, your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with all food safety and quality audit requirements, managing documentation for quality tests, and communicating findings about food safety deficiencies. You'll also handle investigations regarding customer complaints and manage the hold and release program, among other vital tasks to support our commitment to quality.