Location: Shine Foods, Inc (Sister company of Jessie Lord Bakery)

Job Summary

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented QA (Quality Assurance) Technician to join our team. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring production produces consistent quality and safe products. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards in a production environment.

** Essential Job Functions**

• Monitor product formulations during ingredients, and filling preparation, document lot information (for traceability) of ingredients, raw materials, during processing, and documenting it on the Daily Product Mixing Batch Checking report.
• Monitor forming processing, product identity, weights, quality of product during the forming process, weight control, line condition, etc.
• Monitor internal temperature of product off the steamer, and document them on the CCP 1B Cooking Log. Make sure corrective actions are taken when deviations occur. Performs sensory evaluation of product off the steamer.
• Monitoring and documenting product temperature off the Spiral freezer, Product quality (shape, damaged, broken, deformed), weights, organoleptic properties of finish product, case counts, lot information, labeling, code dates, etc.
• Collects finished product samples as required and stored them in the retain sample area.
• Maintains and organize filing system for QA evaluation data.
• Environmental and allergen swabbing.
• Monitors and reviews recorded line QC and Production paper work for accuracy and completion.
• Check Metal detector, X-Ray machine, Weight checker, before packaging start.
• Routine random checks on finish products weight, temperature, and packaging date codes/lots during production at make-up lines and Re-packing.
• Inspects Metal detector/X-ray rejected products for foreign objects, and record findings.
• Monitors and audits CCP documentation, such as reviewing labeling, production, and performs random verification on Metal detector/X-Ray machine during production.
• Audits employee compliance, to GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP.
• Inspects incoming perishable ingredients.
• Interacts with Production to trouble-shoot quality issues.
• Conducts investigations into non-conforming materials and products.
• Performs other duties as required or directed by QA Manager.
• One-month OJT training will be provided by QA Leads or Manager.

** Food Safety Responsibilities**

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor
• Reinforces the use of GMP, SOP, and SSOP procedures throughout the facility.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs

** Qualifications**

• Minimum of high school diploma or higher education level.
• Experience in quality control or quality assurance in a food related processing environment, preferred.
• Some exposure to seafood, meat or poultry, dairy, beverages, bakery, and/or pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Some computer skills.
• Trained in GMP and HACCP preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift 30-50Ibs
• Ability to stand and sit for prolong periods

S upervisor: Plant Manager

COVID-19: Employees are required to present Covid-19 vaccination or request accommodation in accordance to the law.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type : Full-time