Quality Assurance Technician - Streamwood, United States - Fresh Express

Fresh Express
Fresh Express
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Streamwood, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

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.

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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 outofspec 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 outofspec 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 measuringequipment calibration
  • Completes written and electronic reports and other communications as needed
  • Responsible for performing duties listed below:
  • raw material quality and ATU evaluation
- flume water testing for the following: total and free chlorine, Calcium, and Tsunami sanitizer levels

  • Nature Seal
  • Quat testing
- pH testing
- water temperature monitoring
- ambient temperature check for different processing area
- metal detector verification
- percent oxygen testing
- cut quality and blend ratio evaluation
- total volume testing
- package weight monitoring
- seal integrity (leaker testing)
- finished package temperature monitoring

  • Defect check and WIP check
  • Allergen verification
- code date verification
- equipment calibrations

  • CQI and shelflife sample collection
- bar code readability verification
- documentation of all results and actions
- 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 position

Required Qualifications/Skills:


  • 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.

  • 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, fastpaced 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.
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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 r
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