Quality Technician 2nd shift

Food Safety Role & Responsibility:As an individual, the incumbent must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance/Safety/Security policies and training requirements. Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to, GMP, Food Safety Plan, Listeria, Food Safety and Quality Statement, FSSC 22000/Global Food Safety Policy/Food Safety Goals, Visitor/Food/Site Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Some additional items will include: GLP's, Equipment Calibration, Hold/Release, Allergens, and CCP Monitoring.The individual must also request additional and/or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility. Summary:This is a fast-paced position heavily involved with the mathematical and technical areas. The incumbent will inspect all inbound raw materials for compliance to Fresh Express quality standards and/or also serves as an important supporting member of the Production Team on the production floor by rotation. Job Function Statements Essential Functions:- Responsible for Pre-op inspection, calibration of equipment and/or instruments before start-up, swabbing of equipment and/or instruments in production area for sanitation effectiveness- Responsible for routine sampling and testing of product at various stages of production.- Responsible for recognizing, identifying, communicating and documenting out-of-spec samples. - Responsible for ensuring that adjustments are made to ensure compliance to specifications, and for re-checking following adjustments to ensure that product is of the highest quality. - Responsible for routine sampling and testing of raw material products, to recognize, identify and document out-of-spec products.- Responsible for effectively communicating inspection information to production management and Quality team members, as well as business management and corporate Quality when needed.- Responsible for conducting and documenting truck inspections for food safety aspects- Responsible for ensuring product traceability through product code verification on raw materials- Inspects all inbound shipments of raw materials for compliance to Fresh Express quality standards- Performs testing of bulk chemicals: - Performs condiment and master pack inspection- Maintains effective records and documentation of material inspections- Performs measuring-equipment calibration- Completes written and electronic reports and other communications as needed- Responsible for performing duties listed below: o raw material quality and ATU evaluationo flume water testing for the following: total and free chlorine, Calcium, and Tsunami sanitizer levelso Nature Seal o Quat testingo pH testing o water temperature monitoringo ambient temperature check for different processing areao metal detector verificationo percent oxygen testing o cut quality and blend ratio evaluation o total volume testing o package weight monitoringo seal integrity (leaker testing)o finished package temperature monitoringo Defect check and WIP checko Allergen verificationo code date verificationo equipment calibrationso CQI and shelf-life sample collection o bar code readability verificationo documentation of all results and actionso entering data into computer when needed- Responsible for helping to enforce GMP rules.- Train new or existing QA technicians / inspectors as required.- Perform other duties as required or assigned.- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this positionRequired Qualifications/Skills:The ideal candidate must: - Posses basic science and technical aptitude. - Posses basic computer skills (AS/400, Excel, Outlook, Word) - Posses the ability to read and interpret documents (in English) such as safety rules, product specifications, etc. - Posses the ability to write routine reports and e-mail correspondence (in English). - Be capable of working in a cold, wet environment for an entire shift. - Be capable of working overtime, including weekends and holidays as required. - Be capable of working hours and shifts dictated by production schedule. - Be capable of meeting all attendance requirements. - Be capable of meeting all required testing frequencies (detailed, fast-paced work). - Be capable of standing for long periods of time. - Be capable of operating measuring instruments, such as: weight scales and thermometers. - Be capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator. Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:High school diploma (or equivalent).Previous experience working in QA or a Technical environment.Bilingual English/Spanish/Polish.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Experience meeting or exceeding high production expectations.Food industry experience.Past experience working in a cold environment.Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction.