QA Technician

JOB SUMMARY

JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

• Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)
• Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)
• Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)
• Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

Not applicable.

• Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Domestic and international regulatory compliance
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures: food
• Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures

Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university

Experience
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
• Food chemistry (J)
• Food microbiology (J)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
• HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
• Food processing equipment (B)
• Food testing concepts and techniques (B)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)

• Work independently
• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform a variety of food safety tests
• Work in a laboratory environment
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed