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Quality Assurance Technician

Grand Prairie Foods

Quality Assurance Technician

Sioux Falls, SD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We Offer:

    · On Demand’ Pay advancements!

    · NO WORK ON SUNDAYS EVER! (Saturdays occasionally as needed)

    · Paid Training!

    ·Great Medical, Dental and Life insurance.

    · 401K MATCHING UP TO 6%!

    · Free Expresso, coffee, cappuccino, and hot chocolate unlimited.

    · On public transport routes!

    **HOURS- 3:30pm to 1sam M-Friday with some Saturdays.

    Pay to 23hr.

    In this role you will be responsible for:

    • Monitor temperature checks and HACCP duties including record-keeping and pre-shipment reviews.

    • Measure and record product parameters according to specifications

    • Supervise adherence to GMP’s.

    • Perform product sampling, evaluations, and inspections.

    • Inspect Product Labeling

    • Perform Organoleptic Testing (as needed)

    • Place any products or facilities that are outside of company’s required specifications on Hold and advise supervisor of the issue.

    • Work together with Production Supervisors to ensure products are within specifications.

    • Verify that the plant is clean and meets guidelines outlined in Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures by performing pre-operational inspections, swabbing equipment and environment with ATP and/or Listeria swabs. (1st shift preop only)

    • Conduct monthly audits of GMP’s, Glass and Brittle Plastic and similar programs.

    • Work closely with USDA and/or FDA to ensure compliance with all federal regulations.

    • Assist with the implementation of SQF (Safe Quality Food) programs.

    • Support the Research and Development team with new and/or improved product samples/processes.

    • Assist with worker safety and training procedures at GPF.

    • Provide training for new QA Inspectors and GPF team members in QA program.

    • Be the Go-to person for all HACCP, SSOP and SQF information.

    • Coordinate shift handoff and communications.

    Requirements

    To perform this job successfully, the employee will demonstrate the following:

    • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

    • Must have basic math skills.

    • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

    • Proficient in Microsoft office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

    • Successfully completing SQF Practitioner training is a plus.

    Requirements

    _Education & Training Requirements _

    Familiar with HACCP, GMP’s, and SQF/GFSI concepts.

    Work Experience Requirements

    Minimum 2 years food industry experience with food safety/quality knowledge

    Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.

    Ability to use, read and calibrate various analytical tools ( scales, thermometers, etc)

    You should be proficient in:

    • Quality Inspection Experience
    • Quality Control Data Analysis

    Machines & technologies you'll use:

    • Quality Control Software

    Salary info:

    $19 - $23 / hr