QA Technician (2nd Shift)

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of raw and finished products. Assure all products produced comply with Philly Swirl Products and customer specifications. Ensure that the plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices are followed daily by all employees. Assist in audits, trainings, QA communications, and compliance. Comply with all Food Safety and Quality Systems requirements. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Maintaining and enforcing GMPs, Food Safety & Sanitation 

• Monitor the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety including any CCP checks 

• Perform quality testing on weight, visual, taste, pH lab 

• Assist in developing standards, maintain, and implement programs 

• Assist in investigating customer complaints 

• Assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standard to include HACCP, Food Safety Guidelines and GMP’s 

• Actively contributes to the data collection, improvements to process, products, and systems 

• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment with the assistance of the Quality Assurance Manager 

• Interprets and resolves non-conformance issues 

• Responsible for inspecting and testing products 

• Participate in the day-to-day quality assurance of food products produced and shipped 

• Responsible for raw and packaging acceptance and quality monitoring 

• Maintaining and organizing product documentation 

• Responsible for Quality Assurance inventor 

COMPETENCIES:  

To perform this job successfully, the Quality Assurance Tech must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• Job knowledge 

• Ability to prioritize 

• Organized 

• Detailed Oriented 

• Accuracy 

• Team Player 

• Interpersonal Skills/Communication 

• Independent Worker 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements a plus 

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and Food Safety 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills 

• Bilingual is a plus 

• Legible handwriting, attention to detail 

• Ability to operate standard lab equipment 

• Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities 

• Must be competent in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office  

• Sterile handling and testing techniques 

• Flexibility and adaptability 

• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing is preferred 

• Experience with SQF, HACCP, and GMPs is highly preferred 

• High School Diploma or GED with excellent mathematical ability is required 

• Food science, microbiology, and/or quality assurance experience is preferred 

• Technical knowledge & skills: Math, Reading, Writing, Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• N/A 

 SCHEDULE: 1:30PM-10:00PM or 2:00PM-10:30PM

Physical Activities  Check all that apply	Frequency  (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.	O
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.	N
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.	O
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.	O
Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.	O
Communicating with others to exchange information.	O
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.	O
Operating machinery and/or power tools.	N
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.	N

Environmental Conditions  Check all that apply	Frequency
Low temperatures.	C
High temperatures.	O
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.	O
Noisy environments.	C
Hazardous conditions.	O
Poor ventilation.	O
Small and/or enclosed spaces.	N

Physical Demands	Frequency
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.	C
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.	O
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.	N
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.	N