QA Inspector I

1 month ago

Fredericksburg, United States Bell & Evans Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Assurance Technician is a critical part of the plant's food safety and quality system and 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 very hands-on, highly interactive 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
  • Perform pre-operational inspection tasks as required. (Visual Inspections, ATP/APC swabbing).
  • Monitor process controls (CCPs, Allergen Control, Foreign Material Control, Labeling Requirements, Package Integrity, and Product Specifications) to ensure adherence to all food safety and quality programs.
  • Perform sample collection as required for microbiological or chemical testing (APC, Staph, LAB, EB, Fat, Moisture, Protein).
  • Troubleshoot and take appropriate corrective action when deviations occur.
  • Document, monitor, and analyze data to drive continuous improvement.
  • Perform quality audits (AQLs) to ensure the product meets specifications.
  • Investigate customer feedback and internal incidents and respond promptly.
  • Monitor employees for proper work conduct including but not limited to GMPs, SOPs, and SSPs.
  • Review paperwork for accuracy and compliance with all food safety and quality programs.
  • Routinely interact with USDA FSIS inspection staff and plant management teams (Production, Maintenance, Shipping/Warehousing).
  • Review monthly goals and continuous improvement projects with quality assurance supervisors.
  • Work on agreed-upon continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1 year of experience in a Quality assurance role in a food manufacturing facility or college education in a related degree.

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