Quality Technician

The Quality Assurance Technician is a critical part of the plants food safety and quality system who is responsible for monitoring, documenting, and enforcing policies in addition to training key team members and taking critical corrective action when required. The technician role is a very hands-on, highly interactive role in a fast paced, ever changing production environment. The ability to quickly assess risk, lead a team to a decision point and ensure plans are executed are critical skills required to perform this role.

Job Duties

• Monitor process controls (CCP's, Allergen Control, Foreign Material Control, Labeling Requirements, Package Integrity, Product Specifications) to ensure adherence to all food safety and quality programs

• Perform sample collection as required for microbiological or chemical testing (APC, Yeast & Mold, Water Activity, Moisture).

• Perform product sampling and analysis to monitor product texture and shelf-life

• Troubleshoot and take appropriate corrective action when deviations occur.

• Document, monitor and analyze data to drive continuous improvement.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process

• Perform quality audits (AQL's) to ensure product meets specification.

• Investigate customer feedback and internal incidents and provide responses in a timely manner.

• Monitor employees for proper work conduct including but not limited to GMP's, SOP's, and SSOP's.

• Review paperwork for accuracy and compliance to all food safety and quality programs.

• Routinely interact with plant management teams (Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain).

• Review monthly goals and continuous improvement projects with Quality Assurance Manager

• Perform other duties and as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Scientific discipline (or equivalent to AS and experience in food quality)

• Ability to assess risk and make decisions under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

• Exceptional communication skills

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or coworkers.

• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision or in a team environment

• Critical thinking skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Ability to read and interpret data and related documentation.

• Basic mathematical (addition, division, multiplication, percentages) and computer skills (Email, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent time management skills.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to work in an environment with a wide range of temperatures

Schedule

3rd shift - 11:00p-7:00a Sunday through Thursday, or Monday through Friday

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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