Quality Assurance Technician

Tamarack Foods is looking to hire a full time Quality Assurance Technician. Would you like to work for an established food manufacturing company with a great reputation and a family-like environment? Are you a self-starter who hates being chained to a desk all day? If so, please read on!

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring and documenting that the GMP's, HACCP, Finished product Specification, Process Sheets and/or SOP's are followed during process to achieve a good quality on the products. This position requires knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOP's), GMP's, normal operating procedures, and food safety (HACCP).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preoperative inspections of Equipment and Facility

Monitoring and Record keeping of Inspection

ATP Swabs

Operational Inspections- Facility Housekeeping

Employee Practices

Cleanliness of Equipment Tools and Utensils

Monitoring and Record keeping of inspection

Boot Foamers Inspection

Response to Foreign Material Incidents

Product Hold/Segregation/Release

Product Sampling/Microbiological Testing

Thermometers Calibration

Scales calibration

Internal Plant Audits

Packaging room:

Ensure the documented control of the cooling/freezing and packaging process so that previously Fully Cooked Products are cooled/frozen at the required times and temperatures to inhibit the growth of microorganism and preserve the product prior to packaging.

Ensure the elements pertaining to the monitoring and verification of metal detectors are in place so that all finished products are packaged in a safe manner to protect the consumer from potentially harmful metal objects.

Execute other duties as assigned in all areas.

Desired Background/Experience:

Good communication skills, must read and write English, math and computer skills, detail orientated and positive attitude. High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

Tamarack Foods offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including, Health and Dental insurance, retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing.

Tamarack Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.

About Tamarack Foods

Tamarack Foods is a Georgia foods manufacturing company based in Americus, Georgia.

The site and building have been fully renovated to produce battered and-fried protein products under the inspection of the USDA. Tamarack Foods is a family-owned business.

Our diverse employees are our foundation, so taking care of them is very important. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, profit sharing, a supportive environment, and, of course, free food!