Manufacturing QA Technician II

Summary

Manager is not open to candidates who have limited work authorization.

Richmond Bread/QA Technician Shift is 1st Monday through Saturday. Days off are Sunday and Monday. Hours are 6am – 2:30pm. **While worker is training it will be Monday through Friday Hours are 6am – 2:30pm

Reason for role additional coverage needed. Addition to the team. Is there a possibility this role could be extended? Yes Is there a possibility this role could convert to full time? Yes, there is a possibility pending candidate performance.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results.
• Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.
• Data Entry, tracking and interpretation.
• Following QC Hold Procedures for out-of-specified products.
• Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Will assist in the discipline to maintain a 5-S rating of an "A".
• Be flexible in working hours.
• Equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Must meet with the supervisor daily covering any issues associated with production.
• Monitor all CCP records and frequencies.
• Follow-up customer complaints and correspond with production.
• Manage product specifications.
• Coordinate HACCP team.
• Maintain policy and implement policies and procedures including training relating to GMP's, Food Safety and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) or equivalent experience.
• HACCP certified, SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Testing.
• Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety are adhered to.
• Implement Plant Sanitation programs as directed by the Quality Management.
• Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees, and management.
• Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of Safeway quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Utilize and maintain inventory on laboratory and sanitation supplies.
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in window-based PC programs.
• Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Sanitation Practices, Food Safety and Occupational Safety.
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Skills

• manufacturing
• quality