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East TN food manufacturing/processing plant has immediate need for a Quality Assurance Technician
Who We Are:
We are a new manufacturer in the Morristown, TN area that is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team. We are creating an inclusive work environment that will provide growth and advancement opportunities for team members. This opportunity will be working in a fast-paced food processing/packaging facility.
Work Hours:
The Quality Assurance Technician position will be evening shift hours. The shift will be 2:30 pm - 11:30 p.m. These shifts are Monday - Friday, with periodic overtime/weekend requirements.
Job Summary
The quality assurance technician will be responsible for periodic checks of the product, swabbing and temperature checks. Responsible for calibration and assurance checks throughout shift. Compliance with food safety and quality standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
Monitors key process control points before, during and after production operations. Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues so that corrective actions can be taken.
Calibrates production scales according to the facility's Calibration Program.
Performs process monitoring and verification checks on Work-In-Process and finished products according to the facility's Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
Verifies the facility's environment such as temperature throughout the production facility, sanitizer concentrations and others as assigned.
Observes employee practices, documents and coaches good manufacturing practices.
Performs filling and packaging verification checks according to the facility's Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
Collects samples of in-process intermediates for testing.
Completes Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, if appropriate, to isolate non-conforming products.
Participates in daily product review of key sensory attributes of finished products.
Attends monthly Safety / Food Safety trainings and other trainings as assigned.
Qualifications
Must comply with all USDA and FDA regulations.
Must have prior QA experience, preferably in a food processing environment.
Must have a strong understanding of food safety and proper food handling and storage.
Strong understanding of commercial food processing and food packaging equipment will be helpful.
Ability to communicate effectively any quality deficiencies and corrective action procedures.