Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description:

Coordinate all new and existing standards within the framework of USDA GAP/GMP, FDA, Global GAP, and Tesco Nature's Choice. Utilize Hazard analysis approach (HACCP) to evaluate the processes involved in vegetable washing, packing, storage and distribution, including the need for controls and documentation.

Job Responsibilities:

Food Safety Issues related to washing, handling, storage, distribution and traceability Product quality issues Environmental hazards related to contamination of water, environment and product Health and Safety hazards Maintain and ensure compliance with SOPs for washing, handling, storage and distribution of products Maintain and review HACCP plan Maintain Monthly Internal GMP Inspections Maintain notes on daily pack-outs in regard(s) to quality and root cause issues to drive grower performance Maintain notes on quality related to storage rooms and report trends related to product quality Maintain all documentation and records for quality Maintain documentation to ensure accurate product traceability Exceptional organizational skills in order to maintain all QC records and filing Perform visual line and finished product inspections to ensure conformance to specifications Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems or stop production if serious product defects are present Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong decision making and problem-solving skills Ability to test and calibrate scales as needed throughout the work day Ability to perform water samples

Skill & Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older Must be able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Perform a variety of specialized tasks in altering environments and the physical requirements of the job Previous quality assurance experience in the industry Have previous training in the following: Lockout/Tagout Safety USDA GAP/GMP, FDA, Global GAP, HACCP, and Tesco Nature's Choice.) Ability to work extended scheduled hours Monday - Saturday with daily overtime. Must be able to work overtime as required. Start times and hours vary based on production needs

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Strong time management, and conflict resolution skills Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong preference towards food manufacturing/processing

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and utilize a variety of office equipment. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and reach overhead.

Benefits:

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life insurance Vacation & Holidays as stated in Ham Farm Foods handbook

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Manufacturing:

1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Snow Hill, NC 28580: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person