Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

The Quality Assurance Technician assists the Quality Control Manager to ensure safe and quality products. The technician will help in preventing risk and promoting quality as well as assisting with the upkeep of the SQF program.

General Directives:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (2 years minimum)

Perform and document quality control tests on each batch sample, communicate undesired results to improve quality, procedure and performance

Perform and document quality control tests on each shelf life sample upon expiration, communicate undesired results to improve quality, procedure and performance

Perform and document scheduled calibrations of all QA equipment as well as select production equipment (i.e. refractometers, thermometers, scales, kettle probes), communicate out of spec equipment to maintenance and upper management

Maintain an inventory of all QA equipment and supplies to ensure they are functioning properly and an adequate supply is available

Perform and trend scheduled environmental monitoring tests and retest, communicate results to QC Specialist, work with production management and sanitation personnel to improve deficiencies through training and procedure reinforcement. (Must take initiative to be knowledgeable of chemicals and equipment as well as procedures to be able to help ensure maximum results are obtained)

Monitor GMPs (i.e. personnel, packaging, allergens, food defense, etc.). Maintain a log of deficiencies and corrective actions. Document GMP violations and communicate deficiencies to QC Specialist and production management.

CCPs: Perform random verification test, monitor personnel to ensure tests are being conducted, conducted properly and documented. Communicate deficiencies to QC Specialist and production management. Assist with procedure training and reinforcement.

Provide administrative support to the QC Specialist, including but not limited to; general filing, product specifications, kosher certifications, vendor documents, and SDSs

Assist with site, BPGC and Knife/blade inspections, communicate deficiencies to QC Specialist, communicate maintenance issues to maintenance, document corrective actions

Assist with inspecting and documenting returned product

Assist with out of spec product to ensure proper handling and corrective actions are made

Assist R&D when needed (following recipes, proper weighing and mixing of ingredients)

Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Laurel, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Quality control: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person