Quality Assurance Floater Tech

Mission Foods is hiring an talented Quality Assurance Technician position for our Fife, WA Plant for 2nd & 3rd Shift.

Fulltime positions and Must be available to work weekends!

This position is responsible for the development and manufacturing of corn, flour, and tostada by ensuring products meet quality standards before they reach consumers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor’s and audits production processes to ensure that all products leaving the plant meet internal and external quality standards.

• Read and interpret product specifications.
• Ensure that product is in compliance with specifications.
• Monitor production processes and product attributes and communicate any deviation from specifications.
• Perform laboratory analysis on raw materials and finished products as per work instructions.
• Place on “HOLD” non-conforming product, document status and communicate this information to the production supervisors and TQ. Management.
• Perform secondary evaluations on all non-conforming product, document product status and communicate results to TQ. Manager.
• Monitor the production areas for Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
• Perform shelf-life test on finished products, record results and inform TQ. Management of deviations.
• Assist in special projects and ensure that accurate data is collected and recorded.
• Responsible for compliance to the applicable requirements of ISO 9002 Standards.
• Complete reports accurately and neatly. Ensure that reports can be easily retrieved.
• Handle work equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and destruction of equipment.
• Perform Lead duties in his/her absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Reliable, Responsible, with initiative to take the next level; Committed
• Quality Systems experience preferred
• Knowledge in HACCP and Food Safety Programs preferred.
• Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required. Preferred Associate’s Degree in Baking, Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Technology or related field.
• Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment required, food manufacturing preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

Mission Foods is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Mission Foods depends solely on your qualifications.

Mission Foods is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail or call 510-783-4118 to let us know the nature of your request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality assurance for Food manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• QA/QC: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Bakery, Food/Beverage: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• HACCP & Food Safety: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location