QA Technician

This position reports to the QA Supervisor and is part of the QA structure. Working alongside other QA team members supporting operations team process in accordance with the organization’s policies and programs, to ensure that customer quality standards are being met.

Role and Responsibilities

• Performing day-to-day production floor activities as assigned by the QA supervisor and lead, monitoring process controls for food safety & GMP compliance.
• Daily quality checks in production that include regular defined frequency checks of food quality and safety control points with timely execution and precise document keeping.
• Responsible for coordinating lab testing needs & activities, sample collection and facilitation of test and hold requirements once results are received.
• Responsible for product release activities after reviewing critical control point information in reference to cooking and chilling CCPs.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure compliance with regulatory, policies and procedures, company and customer expectations as related to the receiving of raw materials, and production process, process controls, and packaging of finished goods.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ of food safety or quality experience in the food industry
• Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, USDA regulations, and Food Microbiology
• Experience with Food Safety Audit expectations and requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• HACCP certification preferred
• SQF training preferred

Why Choose Kilcoy Global Foods?

• On-site Café where Breakfast and Lunch are served daily
• Community Involvement
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount of Ruprecht Product
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Excellent low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Weekly Pay
• 401k with Match