Quality Assurance Tech

Description

 We offer: 

*Longevity bonus 

*Perfect attendance bonus 

*7 Paid Holidays

*Sign on Bonus 

*401(k) after one year of employment 

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring the overall food safety in all Abimar facilities. QA is primarily responsible for auditing that the processes & procedures built to ensure food safety and quality of all products is being followed. QA is responsible for assuring the company is in compliance with company and customer policy requirements and governmental regulations. Additionally, collaboration with other departments is necessary to ensure the highest food safety and quality standards are followed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completion of a Daily checklist that includes paperwork verification, GMP compliance and employee awareness conversations.
• Support pest control monitoring and making observations, cleanup requests to Sanitation.
• Support Audit requests.
• Inspect incoming product packaging and compare against approved artwork for any discrepancies when possible.
• Support Customer related documentation and/or regulatory requests.
• Monitor and report findings while conducting observations of the Food Safety and Personnel Safety programs within the plants. 
• Monitor and report opportunities in relation to GMP’s, Food Defense, Allergen programs and other portions of the Food Safety Plan.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all contacts.
• Accept and adapt easily to change.
• Ensure that all activities are consistent with the Company Mission Statement.
• Operate job-related equipment with or without an accommodation.
• Meet physical demands of a job with or without accommodation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competency, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

A high school diploma is required as experience in an inventory related field, strong organizational skills and computer proficiency are essential, specifically SAP and MS Office software.

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1-3 years experience in Food Science or related field is preferred

Skills/Capabilities  

• Adaptability, Development of ourselves and others, Sustainable Vision, Innovation with Value, Achievement-driven Inspiration, Borderless Mindset, Passion for the customer and the consumer and Sense of Community. 
• Ability to adapt promptly to any change in working conditions and to get problems resolved without delay.
• Ability to perform excellently even when under pressure
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and perform work independently without being prompted
• Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines