Job Summary:

The FSQA Technician will assist the Quality Manager in maintaining quality checks on raw materials and finished goods, micro plating, sensory testing, batch approval, regulatory paperwork, and GMPs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform the quality inspection functions for finished products to ensure product quality and package integrity is within specifications
• Maintain all documentation associated with quality checks.
• Monitor all quality checks made by production
• Inspect incoming ingredients as needed.
• Maintain Q.A. equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
• Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
• Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production
• Collect in-process and finished product samples
• Creating and maintaining complete, accurate records of all testing performed.
• Assure GMP, HACCP, and SOPs are complying
• Sanitation/Housekeeping
• QA monitoring and recording assistance
• Batching & Processing assistance
• Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture
• Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Stewardship for our B-Corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards
• Attention to detail
• Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
• Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment
• Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in Quality Assurance in a Production environment required
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred
  

• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts.
• Perform repetitively or continue behavior including lifting 20-30 pounds
• Occasionally lift to 50 pounds at times
• Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting
• Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes to complete work assignments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment