Quality Assurance Technician 1st shift

The food safety quality assurance technician will focus on evaluating, implementing, maintaining and improving the company's quality programs. The technician will be responsible to conduct FSQA audits within the manufacturing facility to evaluate all products in-process and finished goods to ensure strict adherence to internal and customer specifications regarding quality and safety regulations. Responsible for monitoring all processes within the operation such as receiving, cooking, mixing, assembling, packaging, labeling and shipping for adherence to internal and regulatory requirements. Maintains and reviews documents for HACCP, FDA and USDA compliance. Responsible for certain CCP's., * Responsible for the produce wash water CCP and its implementation in compliance with corporate policy for monitoring temperature, chlorine levels, and pH of plant wash water

• FSQA line technician responsible from 2-3 lines.
• Measure and Monitor operation of Metal Detectors.
• Use of ATP swabbing during allergen change overs.
• Monitor temperatures of processing and storage areas.
• Measure Product for adherence to specification.
• Perform pre-operationals inspection in facility to release production form sanitation team in RedZone and end of shift inspections of equipment using sensory and instrumental methods.
• Report all problems and concerns to the Leads and Supervisors.
• Enforce GMPs across the plant.
• Make various routine and scheduled checks of product and processes.
• Monitor, record, and verify HACCP CCPS (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points) documents
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Work in a team environment as well as individual work
• Perform other reasonable job-related duties as requested by the team leads, supervisor or Manager.
• Perform GMP, SSOP audits and establish corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Conduct and facilitate daily quality audit check lists
• Develop and monitor the efficacy of the facility cleaning and sanitation program.
• Support the QA/QC department and production operations to maintain high standards of quality including the execution on the production lines of the company's Gold Standard Process.
• Place and remove products from QAHOLD and send communication via email as required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records
• Conduct package quality inspection and isolate the product that does not meet standards including bagger leak checks.

Do you have experience in Safety regulations?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years' experience in food manufacturing environment or a BS Degree in biology, microbiology, food science, food technology or related field with 0-1 year food production experience.

• Ability to quickly learn and comply with company safety, quality, Good Manufacturing, and other required policies and procedures
• Demonstrated analytical and technical capabilities, leadership skills, and good communication skills, including written, electronic, and verbal
• Capability to work in a refrigerated environment for long period of time
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English is a plus
• Ability to stand 8-10 hours per day and perform physical work in a cold or hot, wet room.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to utilize a computer, Microsoft Office Programs including Outlook.

If you are passionate about the food industry and ready to contribute to a team that values quality and innovation, we invite you to apply today for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Taylor Farms IL!, * QA/QC: 2 years (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Taylor Farms IL is a leader in the food processing industry, dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious products through sustainable agricultural practices. With over 80 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence in the marketplace.