QA Incoming Product Inspector-1st shift at Faribault Foods, Inc. in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

Faribault Foods Inc., the leading food manufacturing plant located in Rita Ranch, is looking for applicants with a great attitude and willingness to learn to join our Maintenance team! We manufacture, can, and supply whole beans, refried beans, and enchilada sauces in over 15 branded items and numerous custom private labels.

1st shift: 6:00am-2:30pm

SUMMARY: As part of the Quality Assurance Team, the QA Incoming Inspector is responsible for providing support for implementing the Quality Assurance Program for the manufacture of Arizona Canning Company products. Support the QA Manager in the identification of quality related issues with all incoming materials and ingredients. Report quality trends to the QA Manager, while supporting the plant objectives of quality, safety, productivity, and customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following is a list of duties to be performed by the Facilities Maintenance Technician. However, the duties are in no way limited to/by the list.

First contact regarding incoming quality issues on a day to day basis.

Inspect and analyze incoming products in accordance with FFI specifications. Report inspection results into SAP and generate reports as requested by QA Manager. Provide reports to Purchasing manager; QA Manager and QA Engineers.

Manage product "library".

Product inspection includes: Beans ( including wet skin check); spices; condiments; cans; lids; labeling materials; fiber; etc.

Conduct mock recalls as specified in MasterWeb.

Check and calibrate all equipment according to the defined schedule.

Perform required laboratory analysis according to FDA/USDA Protocol.

Manage customer complaint desk and provide monthly complaint report to QA Manager.

Must have the ability to carry out major assignments while conducting QA Departmental business.

React according to the decision grid when results from analysis show abnormal (out of compliance) trends. Record results from analysis on designated forms and analyze information recorded.

Be proactive when incidents arise: analyze facts and results during investigations (context, why, who, what, etc.) Report results to QA Manager.

Communicate detailed summary of non-conformance incidents and actions taken to departments affected and concerned, i.e. production, distribution, scheduling, etc.

Participate in updating, developing and implementing SOP's.

Audit plant compliance to documentation.

Support the plant quality systems initiatives focusing on continuous improvement.

Ensure compliance to SSOPs, GMPs, and SOP's.

Participate in appropriate operator training and quality performance assessment.

As part of the QA Team, work to provide expertise for trouble-shooting quality-related problems.

Manage internal quality audits and corrective action systems as they relate to SOP's and quality systems documentation, equipment, operational processes and procedures.

Participate in quality improvement projects..

Be an active participant by communicating timely and pertinent data when appropriate, and active involvement in analyzing, recommending, and implementing solutions to problems within the Plant.

Comply with all Quality standards including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Assurance Parameters (QAPs), Good Manufacturing Process (GMPs) Procedures, and HACCP. Be knowledgeable in all required Quality Assurance checks and in HACCP related items. Show exemplary behaviors by being a role model for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

Comply with all company safety procedures and guidelines and comply with all company guidelines and policies. Support and participate in safety activities to achieve departmental and plant wide goals and objectives.

Ensure that quality tasks/operations maintain or improve product quality. Stop and correct task/operation if product quality is affected negatively. Report results to QA Manager.

Work 12-hour shifts following production schedule including weekends when required.

Demonstrate good attendance. Responsible for notifying Quality Assurance Manager/Quality Engineer if unable to report for work and during illness to specify date of return to work.

Effectively read, write, speak and comprehend English.

Maintain a clean, organized work area respecting GMPs.

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