3rd Shift QA Technician

American Nut LLC.

Job Title: 3rd shift - Quality Assurance Tech

Reports to : Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Description

Reports directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the food quality, food safety and esthetics of the product. The QA technician follows through on set processes and ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP's), food safety, Safe Food Quality (SQF) standards and product quality standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Hours will be 9pm to 5:30aam - Monday - Thursday and ready for Friday & weekends
• Responsible for sampling, testing, and documentation of the Quality Systems including procedures, records, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Responsible for monitoring, product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for meeting all applicable food regulations (international, national, state, and local)
• Assist with pre-operational processes.
• Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
• Ensures the correct specifications for products are met during processing.
• Ensures employees are following all Food Safety and worker safety practices.
• Oversee hold, reject, and release criteria for both raw materials and finished product.
• Train employees on food safety and SQF standards.
• Collect product samples for Product Development, in-house retains and laboratory testing as directed.
• Address any questions and concerns on food safety and quality assurance with QA management in a timely manner
• Works to reduce consumer/customer complaints
• Calibrate and verify instruments to make sure they are functioning properly
• Perform inspections on equipment and machinery for any possible risk to product safety.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with proven leadership skills.
• Have exceptional attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Prior experience in food environment a plus.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish beneficial.
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexible availability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location