Quality Assurance Technologist - Williams Foods

Summary

The Quality Assurance Technologist ensures the quality of product and services provided by the company. This position is responsible for working with the QA Manager and the quality staff on key programs such as third party audits, regulatory audits, customer audits, departmental goals and objectives (KPI’s), keeps current with quality assurance projects and key performance indicators, ensures continuity of key programs, and assumes role of primary SQF Practitioner in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures the quality of product and services by testing product, performing audits of product lines, placing defective products on hold and taking corrective action
• Keeps current with key quality assurance programs and department operation by working closely with the Quality manager.
• Performs other duties including but not limited to handling customer complaints, communicating holds and discrepancies with supervisors and other departments; completing various reports by maintaining bill of materials, the corporate specification system, maintaining hold logs, completing weekly and monthly reports as assigned by the QA Manager
• May participate in the execution of the company’s sanitation program.
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field, e.g., Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, etc.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, additional work experience and/or trade school is acceptable.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience required
• Prefer experience in a food production environment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication
• Detail oriented and organized
• Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
• Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes
• Self motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
• Strong background in HAACP; GMP; and AIB and SQF
• Must have a hands-on work ethic
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, darkness and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness and humidity.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks such as working around mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to stand at the will-call window, sitting frequently at a desk, walking around the office and plant; carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling on a daily basis. Also requires the ability to see, hear and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
• Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. will be provided.
  
  

Expectations

• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.
  
  

Back-up Provision for Key Personnel

• The QA Technologists will function as a back-up for implementing and managing the SQF Code when the QA Manager is unavailable.
  
  

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

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