Quality Assurance Technician

Location

Avery Island, LA

Light up your career... and spice up your day! We’re looking for an individual who is detail-oriented, data-driven and a critical thinker. If you’ve got the appetite for a new job as a Quality Assurance Technician for McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® brand products, then we want to hear from you.

• B.S. Food Science or Associate degree in Food Science with 3+ years of experience in the food industry
• Basic Computer Skills (MS Office)

The Quality Assurance Technician will monitor production operations to ensure compliance with food safety requirements and GMPs. The employee will be responsible for ensuring compliance with pre-operational and routine checks on production lines, Blending and Family of Flavors. This employee will monitor the receiving of raw materials, test samples, review ingredient COAs, and monitor sanitation practices, and will be essential in compiling and analyzing data for Departmental Managers.

• Monitor processes related to Receiving, Production, and Distribution practices.
• Conduct inspections and monitor compliance with HACCP Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Monitor sanitation data and ensure compliance with required frequencies and procedures.
• Identify issues and report deviations to management; the ability to notice minute defects or deviations from standard processes is essential for this role.
• Review, revise and develop Standard Operating Procedures.
• Audit Elements within the Quality Management System and the SQF Standard.
• Maintain data in an organized and up-to-date manner.
• Communicate results of work performed to the QA Manager.
• Develop training tools to support day and night shift managers with training needs.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager during internal and external audits.
• Monitor work of service providers that fall under any Quality Assurance functions.
• Assist in customer complaints, CAPA investigations and corrective action process.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Support the Quality Control Manager as required.

• You’ll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued.
• Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit‑sharing.

• Experience in a food production environment
• HACCP experience or certification
• Serv Safe Certificate

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job ad.

Equal Opportunity Employer