QA Technician 1st shift

Company: Latitude 36 Foods
Location: Salinas
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or Higher a Plus1 year of high-speed production experience in a QA RoleExperience of Familiarity working with QMS a plusUSDA & FDA Environment experience a plusRelevant Food Manufacturing Experience a plusBi-lingual (English and Spanish a plus)Desired QualificationsWorking knowledge of Word in a label making capacityAbility and willingness to follow Standard Operating ProceduresAbility to receive written and verbal directionsAbility to understand general work processesBasic computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Products Intermediate (Outlook, Word and Excel).Good communication skills.Detail oriented, excellent record keeping and documentation skills.Responsible, reliable and attention to timelines.Familiarity and understanding of Critical Control Points (CCP's), SOP's and Quality Standards.Familiarity with ingredients, processes, and finished product disposition.ResponsibilitiesEnsure "Safety First" is always practiced and observes and adheres to all job safety rules.Monitor daily operations as assigned to ensure compliance to established procedures, customer specifications and/or Work Order instructionsPerform incoming goods, in process and finished product inspections per approved proceduresIdentify and report unusual quality conditions to Quality Department management employees for correctionInitiate Hold Reports for non-conforming goods, out-of-specification processes, in process failures, etc.Perform and/or verify equipment calibration per established procedures and frequencies as directedEnsure adherence to company employee safety, food safety and GMP policiesConduct daily GMP inspections in production and warehouse areasInspect machinery to ensure proper clean-up has occurred when neededAssist in managing retain sample inventoryMonitoring CCP's and QCP'sEnsure prevention of below standard raw materials are contained and removed from available inventoryResponsible of reporting Food Safety and Quality Concerns for non-conforming raw materials, packaging foodsEnsure all raw materials meet regulatory and internal requirements for food safety and qualityManage and review COA/COC for incoming goods as neededParticipate in Mock and Customer requested Trace Recall Drills as necessaryAbide by ALL Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SOPsResponsible for reporting Food Defense observations to Quality TeamsPerform additional duties as requested by the LeadershipPhysical RequirementsRepetitive lifting, push, pulling up to 50 poundsFrequent standing walking, bending, twisting, lifting, climbing stairsNormal vision, hearing sensitivity and manual dexterity is necessary in positionFast pace manufacturing / packaging work environment

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