PositionSummary:This role is critical to ensurewe keep our food safe and of the highest quality.TheQualityAssuranceTechnicianis responsible forperformingproduct qualitytestsand evaluationsthroughouttheproduction process.This position is also responsible forassistingthe Quality Assurance Supervisor in food safety.This position has the potential for promotion into a lead technician role.

Duties AndResponsibilities:

• Conduct routine floor audits of production and packaging areas to confirm correct product shapes, specifications, storage, packaging, labeling, and coding

• Responsible for the identification of food safety hazards and issues

• Perform necessary inspections of incoming ingredients, outgoing finished goods, or returned finished goods

• Perform quality and sensory evaluations of finished goods

• Work with department managers to proactivelyidentifyand implement solutions and/or modifications to current procedures and programs to ensure the continuing safety of the finished product

• Measure product samples and reportdiesthat are out of specification

• Hold any product manufactured out of specification and communicate with all involved departmentsregardingdisposition

• Evaluate and record hourlytrays and hourly noodle & long goods samples

• Assistwith the supervision of the sanitation teamby verifying completed work.

• Maintain and inspectretentionsamples for quality purposes

• Assist the QA supervisor with the management and execution of theSales andcustomer sample request programs

• Prepare Certificates of Analysis for outgoing finished goods

• Responsible for supporting andmaintainingfood safety and quality programs, along with proactivelyidentifyingand executing all continuous improvement opportunities in safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.

• Participates and supports all Quality and Safety audits and annual certifications, including internal audits and paperwork compliance

• Assistin coaching production staff on new procedures as they relate to quality and food safety

• Other duties, as assigned

Education And Experience Required:

• 1+ years experience in quality assurance testing

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel,PowerPoint)

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in foodrelated field. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)

• 1+ years experience in quality assurance testing

• 1+ year work experience in food plant sanitation or quality assurance

Physical Requirements:Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to sit for4+ hours pershift

• Must be able to walk for4+hours per shift

• Must be able to liftup-to50lbs.

• Must be able to climb ladders