River Point Farms is seeking a highly capable Quality Assurance Technician to assist management with all quality assurance and quality control functions at the onion processing and production operations.
Responsibilities :
Oversee a high-performing team and provide training on requirements of applicable regulations USDA, DFA, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, BRC etc.
Ensure team’s adherence to all safety and food safety requirements in the processing and production plants; document and report any issues / concerns.
Monitor and perform quality testing, release checks, product grading accuracy.
Track inventory to ensure data accuracy and report any deviations.
Become knowledgeable of the product and the customer’s quality expectations.
Maintain and file all paperwork related to data collection of food safety logs, raw receiving records, Kiptraq, maintenance records, incoming raw product, and outgoing finished goods.
Provide documentation of CCPs, pre-pack checklists, root cause analysis and all corrective actions.
Serve as a member of the investigation team to help identify issues with product quality and specifications.
Qualifications :
High school diploma of GED equivalent. Advanced education preferred.
3+ years working in food processing, with experience and knowledge of QA, quality control, and food safety procedures.
Experience in a lead role, mechanical aptitude, and processing onions highly desired.
Knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPS), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Computer competency with data entry and word processing.
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, multi-tasking, organizational skills, and communication skills.