QA Technician

Position Summary

The QA Technician assures that the plant is compliant with food regulatory requirements and reports deficiencies or practices that could compromise food safety, quality, and food defense.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors production conditions, specifications, process controls and tracking controls.
• Maintain wash line concentrations.
• Monitor a system that will verify checks on existing production control forms and be audited on the same forms that meet all program requirements.
• Collect environmental swabs, air sampling dishes and Lab retain samples.
• Verify all CCPs on-line and take corrective actions whenever necessary to assist in determining the root cause and development of a preventative action plan.
• Responsible for checking the pH levels, temperature, and brix of each batch of juice produced and is within product specifications.
• Verify and document Facility Operation Inspections & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform Standard Sanitation Operational Procedures (SSOPs) verification and ATP swabs.
• Tracks non-conforming product and their dispositions.
• Perform Pre-Operational inspection procedures of all production/bottling equipment and facility.
• Perform equipment calibrations and make the necessary adjustments.
• Perform special assignments as needed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Assists with testing of food products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Conducts inventory checks (ATP swabs, charts, forms, etc.).
• Verify volumes, torques & bottle weights are within product specification.
• Complete and enter into database all pallet tags and CCP forms for production and bottling.
• Record cycles and verify that all HPP settings and information are correct.
• Perform metal mesh and magnet inspections.
• Verify production lot codes, labels, mold number and packaging are within product specification.
• Lab duties as necessary.
• Shipping and receiving verification.
• Various other tasks as necessary.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Job Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required, and HACCP Certified (required – but can be obtained on the job). Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.

Experience: 1-2 years Quality Assurance experience preferred. 1-2 years food industry experience (preferred).

Knowledge: Knowledge of food safety regulation preferred.

Language Skills: Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills required. Spanish a plus.

Other Skills: Must have strong leadership skills, computer skills, critical thinking skills, be able to adapt to constant changes and be able to work independently with moderate supervision.

Other Abilities: Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The position involves working in a wet refrigerated manufacturing facility with temperatures below 40&degree;F. Additionally, tasks may occasionally be performed in a dry warehouse environment with temperatures reaching up to 85&degree;F and/or occasional exposure to freezer warehouse conditions at –10&degree;F. Work areas may be tight and will require continuous exposure to noisy environments exceeding 85 dBA. Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes. The role demands the ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and safely.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and walk for the entirety of the shift. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20lbs with continuous motion. Must be able to push/pull 20lbs with continuous motion. Must be able to navigate manufacturing equipment and facilities including repetitive bending, kneeling, reaching over head with both arms, stooping, squatting, and twisting. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights when needed. Must be able to regularly use hands to handle, grasp and control objects with good gripping strength and manual dexterity. Requires time in front of a computer screen for extended periods. Occasional exposure to moving machinery. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Benefits

Come join the Suja Life We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
• Matching 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Juice Benefits

Compensation

$19 - $20/HR DOE

Suja Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.

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