Quality Assurance Technician [Archived] - Saint Paul Park, MN
CMG is currently hiring for an entry level QA Technician in Saint Paul Park, MN.
Pay: DOQ
Shift: Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4pm
SUMMARY:
Contribute to the implementation
and execution of Quality Assurance and Food Safety Programs to ensure the
production of safe, wholesome, high quality products for our customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
- Perform
daily pre-operation checks which include proper cleaning and reporting any
maintenance concerns to the Maintenance department.
- Perform
Quality Assurance checks by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices,
Standard Operating Procedures, safety policies, HACCP and all other food
safety programs.
- Take the
temperature of all coolers and freezers and calibrate all thermometers on
a regular basis.
- Place
product on hold if it fails to meet specifications.
- Review
production paperwork to ensure it has been properly completed.
- Complete
any and all necessary paperwork.
- Attend
Quality Assurance meetings as needed.
- Perform
product label and raw material label audits.
- Perform
mock recalls on ingredients, packaging, and finished product.
- Follow
and enforce all state, federal and FDA guidelines.
- Discuss
inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommend
necessary corrective actions.
- Perform
quality checks as product is produced (visual checks, weights and size) to
ensure that each product meets specification.
- Issue
retraining forms as needed
- Assist/perform
monthly safety checks
Bakery
- Verify
running order of products to be manufactured.
- Perform
verification checks on metal detectors.
- File
paperwork and manage samples for outside accounts.
- Complete
daily product quality inspection forms
- Assist
with sensory testing
Commissary
- Perform
ATP testing of all production lines prior to start-up of production.
- File
paperwork and submit samples for micro testing.
- Follow
all USDA guidelines as specified.
- Complete
daily product quality inspection forms
Product
Development/Preparation
- Print
labels required for production, inspect labels for accuracy
- New
product development
-
Prepare new items for
testing
-
Record/track products
tested and results
-
Determine appropriate
heat/temperature setting for new products (where applicable)
-
Once new
products are approved, train employees on correct build for production
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE:
- 1+ years
work experience in food plant sanitation or quality assurance
- GMP
experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
- Working
knowledge of safety rules, regulations and training.
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School graduate or
equivalent preferred, or skills adequate to meet requirements
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic
Math skills
- Reading
and writing (must be able to read and write in English)
- Basic
computer skills, with knowledge of Word and Excel programs
- Multi-task
oriented
- Excellent
communication skills
- Attention
to detail
- Ability
to adapt in an ever changing environment
PHYSCIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
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