QA Technician

**PeopleShare is hiring immediately for a QA Technician in the SUFFOLK area!**

Job Details for QA Technician:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 6:00PM for up to 90 Days of training; Shift will transition to 2nd shift hours.
• Pay Rate: $15/hour
• Full Time
• Temp to Perm
• Medical Benefits

Job Responsibilities QA Technician:

• Maintains daily QA presence on production floor by conducting inspections and quality checks as product moves through the manufacturing process. Will spend majority of shift on production floor.
• Collects and prepares samples (butter, granules, splits, etc.) for outside laboratory testing. Gathers samples for in-house testing and shelf-life purposes.
• Assists with monitoring production and sanitation employees to ensure proper procedures are being followed according to PPC QA requirements.
• Assists with inspection and monitoring of all incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products to ensure they meet PPC requirements.
• Completes various documentation required by USDA, FDA, FSMA, HACCP, the Policy and Procedure Manual, the Pest and Rodent Control Program, MSDS information, labeling and all other records as needed.
• Assists in issuing forms for sanitation, weight monitoring, lab testing, and other forms as necessary.
• Assists in monitoring and ordering supplies for the lab and supplies for employees including hair nets, beard nets, gloves, and hearing and eye protection as needed.
• Assists in monitoring and ordering sanitation supplies for the plant, including paper towels, hand soap, toilet tissue, and kitchen towels for office use, urinal blocks, degreaser and bleach as needed.
• Reports all QA issues promptly to Senior QA Technician.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements for QA Technician:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of college level science course with lab preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Food Technology, Quality Assurance, and/or Quality Control preferred.
• HACCP training preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret basic written instructions and perform tasks and projects derived from written instructions. Understand, read, speak and write in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, as well as an ability to use a calculator.
• Must be able to manage time and priorities effectively and efficiently, keep confidential information secure, and be able to work well alone, as well as in a team environment.
• Will occasionally need to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs in Virginia (VA) - Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk, & Virginia Beach. We have openings for receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.

PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.