QA Technician

Position Summary

The QA Technician assures that the plant is compliant with food regulatory requirements and reports deficiencies or practices that could compromise food safety, quality, and food defense.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors production conditions, specifications, process controls and tracking controls.
• Maintain wash line concentrations.
• Monitor a system that will verify checks on existing production control forms and be audited on the same forms that meet all program requirements.
• Collect environmental swabs, air sampling dishes and Lab retain samples.
• Verify all CCPs on-line and take corrective actions whenever necessary to assist in determining the root cause and development of a preventative action plan.
• Responsible for checking the pH levels, temperature, and brix of each batch of juice produced and is within product specifications.
• Verify and document Facility Operation Inspections & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform Standard Sanitation Operational Procedures (SSOPs) verification and ATP swabs.
• Tracks non-conforming product and their dispositions.
• Perform Pre-Operational inspection procedures of all production/bottling equipment and facility.
• Perform equipment calibrations and make the necessary adjustments.
• Perform special assignments as needed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Assists with testing of food products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Conducts inventory checks (ATP swabs, charts, forms, etc.).
• Verify volumes, torques & bottle weights are within product specification.
• Complete and enter into database all pallet tags and CCP forms for production and bottling.
• Record cycles and verify that all HPP settings and information are correct.
• Perform metal mesh and magnet inspections.
• Verify production lot codes, labels, mold number and packaging are within product specification.
• Lab duties as necessary.
• Shipping and receiving verification.
• Various other tasks as necessary.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Job Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required, and HACCP Certified (required – but can be obtained on the job). Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.

Experience: 1-2 years Quality Assurance experience preferred. 1-2 years food industry experience (preferred).

Knowledge: Knowledge of food safety regulation preferred.

Language Skills: Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills required. Spanish a plus.

Other Skills: Must have strong leadership skills, computer skills, critical thinking skills, be able to adapt to constant changes and be able to work independently with moderate supervision.

Other Abilities: Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.

Working and Environmental Conditions

Working in a warehouse, cold environment with temperatures below 40°ree;F. Work areas may be loud and confined spaces. Will require continuous exposure to noisy environments >85 dBa. Adherence to safety protocols and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes. Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand for long periods. Sit, bend, and climb in narrow areas or up stairs or ladders. Requires time in front of a computer screen for extended periods. Occasional lifting of equipment that may weigh up to 20 lbs. Ability to work at heights.

Benefits

Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
• Matching 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Free juice!

Compensation

$19 - $20/HR DOE

Suja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.

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