Quality Technician

Role Overview

Compensation

• The pay range is $45,500 to $75,900 plus bonus.
• The role includes comprehensive benefits, retirement savings, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily quality tasks and testing accurately and on time.
• Prepare samples, media, and buffers for analysis.
• Test raw materials, in-process products, and finished products using chemical, microbiological, and organoleptic methods.
• Conduct product testing and environmental monitoring.
• Release conforming products and communicate out-of-specification results.
• Produce customer reports and investigate assigned customer complaints.
• Perform plant inspections and maintain scheduled quality activities.
• Maintain Quality, Food Safety, and SQF systems, including SOPs and records.
• Enter chemistry and microbiological data and maintain accurate product release records.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and supplies.
• Work with production staff on sanitation, hygiene, product quality, GMPs, and training.
• Attend prescribed courses and complete other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of food industry experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree or diploma in Microbiology or Food Science.
• Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergens, and food security.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule, weekend availability, and own transportation.

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