QA Technician, 1st Shift

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for executing corporate and plant specific Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements.

• Ensure product quality and compliance by interpreting manufacturing and engineering requirements and developing, executing, and refining analytical testing methods and procedures.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and QA protocols, ensuring alignment with GMP, GLP, and GDP standards for ESL and aseptic processing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, production, and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Administer and continuously improve the Quality Control program, ensuring products meet established food safety, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
• Monitor and achieve internal quality KPIs, maintaining accurate, audit-ready records of inspections, testing results, and compliance activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP standards across production and support areas, proactively identifying and addressing compliance gaps.
• Oversee sanitation and housekeeping standards within manufacturing and laboratory environments to maintain a clean, organized, and audit-compliant facility.
• Drive consistency in quality systems by enforcing established standards, policies, and best practices across all plant operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in and facilitating changes to processes, systems, and quality programs.
• Assist in training and onboarding of plant personnel on quality procedures, food safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with production teams regarding quality performance, deviations, and corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Safeguard company assets, including laboratory equipment and PPE, ensuring proper use, maintenance, and accountability.
• Maintain a high standard of workplace organization and cleanliness in all assigned areas.
• Participate in required company training programs and stay current with industry regulations and best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality assurance objectives and overall plant operations.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to taste all foods with no aversions or allergies.
• Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.