PM QA/QC Technician, Stuart

PM QA/QC Technician

It is the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technician's responsibility to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines, ensure compliance with all customer expectations, internal quality, and Food Safety Standards and Policies.

Primary Functions

• Inspect inbound/outbound product
• Take temperatures and cultures of product
• Document all inspections and data as needed
• Perform assigned tasks related to quality and food safety
• The QA/QC Technician will be responsible for making sure company products are safe and meet or exceed company quality standards, and fully comply with food regulations.
• Monitor and enforce organic handling practices.
• Critical Control Point testing of HACCP program
• To effectively operate PAA pumps, sanitizing outlets, and performs testing to assure Organic wash requirements are met
• To effectively operate chlorine pumps, sanitizing outlets, and performance of testing to assure chlorination wash requirements are met
• Sample pulling for shelf life, microbiological, and customer requirements
• Pre-Operational testing of sanitation to include: ATP testing of surfaces, and evaluations of cleaning practices
• To effectively monitor and test all metal detection units for assurance of metal free production
• Packaging and seal testing, relative to container type – such as vacuum, pressure, or bubble testing
• Calibrations on weight scaled, thermometers, and all applicable testing tools or detectors
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) monitoring of operation to ensure food-safe environment
• Color code enforcement; sanitation, organics, allergens, others as required
• Hold and release program
• Rework program
• Shelf-life evaluation and sensory testing as required
• Paperwork filing
• Work with soap's other cleaning chemicals
• Other duties as required

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, sit, walk for long periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for simple firm, grasping and writing
• Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing
• Occasional lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.
• Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as required

Skills & Requirements

• Food Quality inspection experience, produce experience preferred
• Good communication skills, including basic written and spoken English, to ensure understanding of safety procedures and documentation
• Computer skills –
• Basics: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office
• Industry Specific: Famous
• HACCP certification or have participated in HACCP training
• Must be able to follow complex verbal and written instructions and be able to work independently to evaluate and resolve Quality-related problems and identify and communicate short term remedial actions.
• Must have a high level of problem-solving skills.

Company Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.