QA Inspector EG (1st Shift) at Berber Food Manufacturing Inc in Elk Grove, California

Job Description:

REPORTS TO: Sr. QA Manager
Job Summary: The Quality Assurance Inspector will monitor operations to ensure compliance and production standards are met. This includes inspection and verification activities in the manufacturing process all while ensuring the highest quality and food safety guidelines. They will identify any issues and will report inspections, auditing reports, and or records to management.
Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED2+ years experience in Manufacturing QC/QA preferred.1-2 years experience in Food Manufacturing or related industry
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Must be Bilingual (English and Spanish).Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written.Must have proficient math skills.Must have proficient analytical skills.Must have proficient problem-solving skills.Must have proficient multi-tasking skills.Must have proficient organizational skills.Must have above average interpersonal skills.Must be an excellent team player.Must have good judgment and decisiveness.Must be reliable and prompt with all work activities and duties.Must have proficient Computer skills.Experience in USDA, FDA, CA Dept. of Food & Agriculture a plus.Experience in Kosher, Organic and AIB program a plus.Shall be neat, tidy, organized, and energetic.Ability to perform work duties under demanding and spur-of-the-moment working conditions.Must possess the ability to keep accurate daily, weekly reports.Must be able to manage company confidential information.Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work with little or no supervision.Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays, and off-shifts as needed. Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy.Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy.Must be able to enforce, comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.)

Method of training: On-the-job training
General Job responsibilities Orientation and on the jobJob Description ReviewFood Safety Practices & Policies (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMPs, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free)HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs)Environmental Awareness TrainingRegulatory Agency Awareness (i.e., FDA)Product Quality Standards and SpecificationsInjury & Illness Prevention Program. Will receive general training and orientation that may include:
1. Company rules and regulations.
2. Plant Safety and Emergency Procedures
3. OSHA Required Safety Programs
Essential Functions/ Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Always performs tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.
2. Maintains QA and R&D Manager informed of all activities, which impinge on Quality Assurance and production issues.
3. Assists in the company Metal Detection Program.
4. Assists with the Weight Control Program.
5. Assists in enforcing GMPs. Reports deficiencies to department supervisors
6. Assist in managing and controlling R&D Testing, Recipes and Product Formulations.
7. Assists in controlling Product Specifications.
8. Inspects all incoming raw materials for compliance with company policies.
9. Conducts daily Preoperational Inspections (PRE-OP) when needed.
10. Assists with enforcing companys Hold and Release Program.
11. Assists with Pest Control Program.
12. Assists with Recall Program.
13. Assists with Quality Control/Assurance Processes and Procedures.
14. Assists with waste reduction program.
15. Must be familiar with the company line of products(AAM1) to recognize their different specifications and verify they are meeting quality and food safety standards.
16. Assists in training employees with QA and R&D procedures.
17. Promotes and reinforces a positive food safety culture throughout the plant.
18. Assists with product-handling requirements.
19. Assists with enforcing production floor policies and procedures.
20. Actively enforces housekeeping rules.
21. Assists with maintaining chemicals and all containers properly labeled.
22. Maintains a firm safety discipline and reports unsafe acts and conditions.
24. Assists in ensuring the proper use of materials; may offer feedback to employees on their proper use to avoid waste.
25. Maintains first-rate and meaningful QA reports and documentation.
26. May assist Production Department when and where required.
27. Other duties as assigned.
Location:
Mi Rancho, Elk Grove, CA- On Site
Travel Requirements:
Less than 5% (example: trainings)
Typical Working Conditions, Equipment Used, and Essential Physical Tasks:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up-to 35 lbs.
2. Exposed to cool, hot temperatures and noise.
3. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
4. Temperatures ranging to very warm conditions.
5. Loud noises generated from equipment.

This job description may not be complete and is subject to change at any time without notice.
For additional information about our company, go towww.mirancho.com.
Mi Rancho is an E-Verify participating employer.