Quality Assurance Technician

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician Pay Rate: $20.13/hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:45 PM Job Type: Full-Time Department: Quality Assurance Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure products meet established quality specifications and prevent defective products from reaching customers. This position involves sampling and evaluating raw materials, in-process products, and finished products while documenting quality results and communicating any issues to the appropriate production and Quality Assurance team members. Responsibilities Inspect and evaluate raw materials, including sweeteners, frozen fruits and purees, raw apples, concentrates, and dry ingredients. Sample and evaluate in-process and finished products according to established quality specifications. Monitor products for quality trends and communicate concerns to production. Inspect container closures, container integrity, product coding, and carton coding. Identify and report deviations from quality specifications. Alert Quality Assurance staff when products are outside established specifications. Complete quality score sheets and accurately record inspection results. Complete required start-of-shift checklists and procedures. Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment according to procedures. Properly identify and communicate out-of-specification products for appropriate disposition. Maintain organized quality records, files, and documentation. Perform product retesting and collect samples as required. Assist with customer samples and weekly sample preparation and shipment. Assist with reconditioning projects and set-aside sorting. Follow detailed procedures and maintain confidentiality of company information. Work with production and other departments to resolve quality concerns and improve processes. Perform additional Quality Assurance duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma, technical school education, or equivalent. Basic computer skills for entering and recording data. Basic math skills. Ability to perform laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to visually inspect products and identify flaws or variations from specifications. Ability to understand and follow detailed written procedures. Strong communication skills with the ability to report irregularities to supervisors and Quality Assurance staff. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to identify potential quality issues through established testing methods. Ability to adapt to changes in procedures, schedules, and priorities. Ability to read procedure reports and complete written documentation in English. Self-motivated and results-oriented. Ability to establish effective working relationships with multiple departments. IND2