QA Technician will assist Quality Assurance Manager in ensuring compliance with all Manufacturing Quality and Food Safety Policies and Guidelines. Technician will play a key roll in our companys' commitment to the production of the highest quality safe foods. The Quality Assurance Technician must be able to interact across interdepartmental boundaries in a professional, pro-active manner, avoid conflicts and exemplify a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Monitor existing product SKU's and directly recommend/leads development improvements with R&D.
• Monitor quality of incoming raw materials and finished products, including organoleptic evaluations.
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Complete Pre-operational Inspections each morning and evening including swabs weekly
• Monitor general upkeep of production area.
• Monitor verifications for CCP's on the floor
• Perform Specification Testing on certain incoming raw materials as needed
• Monitor daily Label Checks, HACCP, Operational, weekly thermometer checks, weekly temp tags and Calibration requirements.
• Monitor and verify the proper function of metal detectors on a daily basis
• Perform training as assigned by the QA Manager for employees.
• Perform the daily organoleptic testing of products being run that day and send out report.
• Generally assist in ensuring safety compliance and compliance with all other Company Rules and Policies by way of example and by encouraging and monitoring the behavior of others.

• Serve Safe Certified
• Proficient knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations, 3rd party audits, GMP's, SSOP's HACCP, BRC, and process control.
• Intermediate level computer skills (especially literate in Microsoft office).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A high level of interpersonal skills, excellent leadership skills and motivational skills
• Demonstrate a high level of energy drive and initiative.
• The ability to be self-directed and maintain excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and accept additional responsibilities as needed.