QA Technician - 1st shift

SUMMARY: The Production QA Technician is responsible for supplying production lines with product by working closely with Team Leader and Supervisor and following production schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working knowledge of production process flow and HACCP requirements

• Inspects products for non-conformities and corrects and informs Supervisor of any issues or concerns

• Ensures smooth change overs and uninterrupted flow of product

• Knowledge of equipment and product changeovers in a busy manufacturing environment

• Coordinate personnel to staff lines according to productivity and department standards to meet schedule deadlines

• Ensures production is following all GMP/SSOP requirements

• Provides coaching and constructive guidance to team members and trainees on correct methods and procedures

• Communicates department issues to the area Team Leaders and Supervisors

• Enforce all safety rules and procedures (i.e., General housekeeping, safety policies, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment requirements, etc.)

• Maintains clean, sanitary, and safe work area and enforces safe work practices (checks welfare areas once daily i.e., washes floors during breaks & empties trash)

• Maintains knowledge and complies with OSHA, USDA, HACCP and GMP requirements to ensure team and food safety within the work environment

• Other duties may be added and/or assigned as needed

• Completes required logs, production forms and reports as required and as assigned