QA Technician

QA/QC Technician

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GREAT COMPANY TO WORK FOR

Atlanta Cheesecake Company, a Dessert Holdings Company
-located in Kennesaw, GA

$17- $20 an hour

Perform Quality Assurance functions in the laboratory and in the manufacturing facilities to include analytical tests, evaluations, and quality audits. Monitor and carry out components of the food safety & quality management system from incoming materials to finished products for compliance to specifications &/or policy and to ensure product quality, safety, & legality. Provide technical support with an emphasis on customer expectations, continuous improvement opportunities, and productivity requirements.

• Perform routine audits throughout the facilities to ensure compliance to food safety & quality programs and policy, GMPs, and sanitation standards. Take action on noncompliant issues &/or notify the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Perform sampling and microbiological testing of equipment, facilities, utensils, air, water, etc. to audit sanitation practices and monitor environmental conditions as related to relevant microorganisms.
• Prepare reports and aid / recommended corrective actions for deficiencies resulting from sanitation audits and environmental monitoring.
• Collect finished product and raw material samples for evaluation and testing in the QA lab.
• Perform analytical tests, and product evaluations on raw materials and finished products for compliance to specifications and policy.
• Perform sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished product.
• Prepare shipments of samples for microbiological & analytical tests to be performed at an outside laboratory and coordinate shipments to ensure that samples are delivered on time and in good condition.
• Collect production check sheets, reports and documentation – maintain files according to the company record retention program.
• Communicate with other departments within the company on out-of-specification products & materials, foreign material issues, and other matters of noncompliance.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting as needed to support the food safety and quality of our products.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, meetings, committees, seminars, and training events as required.
• Maintain retention samples for finished products

• Minimum of 1yearof QA or related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• HACCP experience a plus.
• Good mathematical, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to review & interpret data and prepare reports.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office, e-mail.
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods.
• Ability to work independently and accept responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

• 1st shift and 2nd shift
• Monday through Friday (some Saturdays required)

• Kennesaw, GA 30144(Required)

• Kennesaw, GA 30144:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)