What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician I position at Bakkavor?
WHO IS BAKKAVOR?
We're the biggest name you've never heard. You've probably eaten our food and just didn't realize it. Because as global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas, and bread for our customers across the world, including Harris Teeter and Home Chef, Starbucks, Tesco, Waitrose in the UK.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: We believe everyone has a valuable part to play in the success of our business. We aim to communicate effectively and are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
LIVING OUR VALUES: At the heart of every decision, we are driven by our values of Be Proud of What We Do, Respect and Trust Each Other, Keep the Customer at the Heart of What We Do, and Get it Right, Keep it Right.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE- WE work collaboratively on the issues that matter most. From our supply chain and operations to our workplaces and communities. Our aim is to become a Trusted Partner, tackling the most important challenges facing our world
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Our QA Techs are champions of the quality and safety of our products. They support the compliance and expectations we have for our products and staff. These individuals provide oversight, guidance and training of production personnel to ensure the manufacture of quality and safety of our food.
- Conducts appropriate analytical testing of materials, work in progress (WIP), finished goods (FG), and equipment to assure compliance with product quality standards as required by GMP, HACCP, and standard specifications.
- Delivers proper chemical, physical, microbiological, and sensory testing procedures.
- Inspects incoming goods to meet quality standards defined by ingredient specifications.
- Oversees processing/manufacturing practices; such as Critical Control Points (CCP) and Control Points (CP), and derive raw data for appropriate documentation.
- Enforces and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), safety guidelines, and quality assurance and food safety programs
- Carries out routine audits throughout the facility, document the findings and corrective actions, and issue maintenance/safety tags where needed.
- Provides proper documentation and generates accurate records according to process control and QA programs. Review records after end of shift/day.
The Ideal Candidate
- Quality Assurance/Control experience in Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
- Understanding of FDA and/or USDA regulations.
- Literacy and oral communication skills in English for safety and following job specific instructions.
THE PERKS:
Bakkavor offers an impressive array of benefits above and beyond other companies including tuition reimbursement, paid day off on every team member’s birthday, parental leave and HSA contributions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rate: $20.50-23.53
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.50 - $23.53 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work setting:
- Manufacturing facility
Experience:
- QA in Food Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $21 - $24