Weekend Quality Assurance Technician 12-hr night shift

divdivdivp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:center;' data-pasted="true"strongspan style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"Weekend Quality Assurance Technician/span/strong/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongPurpose of the Position/strong/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"This position is responsible for performing QA activities that ensure consistent food safety and product quality of all North Freeze Dry Pet Foods Products produced. Inspects products within the production facility to ensure high quality and compliance with company standards and procedures./span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongResponsibilities amp; Essential Functions/strong/span/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Perform quality testing on in-process samples and lot/load samples./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Perform food safety, quality, and misc. testing on samples./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Perform calibration and maintenance activities analytical instrumentation and equipment./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Complete daily check samples on North Freeze Dry computer programs.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Maintain clean environment for lab and lab instrumentation/equipment./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Keep inventory of testing supplies and notify QA Manager when we need to reorder./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Generate COArsquo;s for all outbound orders./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Email COAs to the customer QA department./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Review internal lab results for compliance to specifications./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Conduct and document audits.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Work alongside all manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance with North Freeze Dry and customer requirements./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Perform QA activities that ensure consistent Food Safety/Quality problems that arise during shift and developing appropriate solutions and corrective/preventative actions.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Assist in the implementation of internal quality documentation including product specifications, QA procedures, etc./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Support and adhere to the Companyrsquo;s Safety Program./li/ulpspan style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"br/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongQuality Technician Specific Tasks amp; Responsibilities/strong/span/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Provide guidance to plant operators regarding standard operating procedures related to quality, sanitation, and safety./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Release raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products from hold status when materials meet quality standards and specifications./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Inspect raw material, in-process, and finished product retention samples/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Assist with quality project management as it relates to product testing, product specifications, process improvement and audits./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Assist operators in quality determination as needed./li/ulpspan style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"br/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongOther/strong/span/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMVrsquo;s) at all times. nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Follow proper food safety, quality and workspace safety procedures and requirements./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor./li/ulp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongQualifications/strong/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"The ideal candidate will possess the following:/span/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"High school diploma or equivalent.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Coursework in Food Safety or related field preferred.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"1 Year experience as a Quality Technician; or equivalent combination of education and experience.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for an extended period.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Demonstrated problem solving experience./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Excel and Worknbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to establish and meet deadlines.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Self-motivated with ability to allow constructive feedback to grow in position./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Excellent interpersonal skills and team player mentality./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to thrive, adapt and accommodate to change in a fast-paced environment.nbsp;/li/ulp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongnbsp;/strong/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongNorth Freeze Dry offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:/strong/span/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4% after 1,000 hours worked./lili style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Earn sick and safe time 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours a year.strongnbsp;/strong/li/ulp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongWork Environment amp; Physical Demands/strongnbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"This job operates within a plant manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the plant, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for a food manufacturing plant with a noise level that is moderate to loud noise. The role routinely uses machinery equipment, forklifts, computers, as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment. nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for extended periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extreme temperature changes in the plant from normal temperatures to negative temperatures, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"strongAbout the Company/strongnbsp;/span/pp style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"North Freeze Dry, LLC headquartered in Fargo, ND, is a U.S.-based co-manufacturer that produces freeze-dried companion