Quality Assurance Technician Level I

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician I

Location: Camden, NJ

Hours/Schedule: Hybrid- In office T- Thu and remote M and F.

Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance setting.
• Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative biological or chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures.
• Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including color, moisture, pH, weight, size, etc.
• Evaluates all finished product in regard to moisture, ingredient content, breakage, color, package fill, raw and finished weights, seal integrity, code date legibility and overall product quality.
• Accurately performs and documents all testing. T
• esting may include: Inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in process products, finished goods, and products produced by outside suppliers.
• Utilizes testing equipment for validation and/ or calibration.
• Communicates all out-of-compliance situations and product standards to production employees and Production/QA Supervisors.
• Practices and adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines for safe house keeping and personal protection.
• Keeps all work areas clean, stores laboratory supplies in designated areas, keeps benches and aisles clear.
• Strictly adheres to safety procedures when handling chemicals for testing.
• Executes the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan included in the SQF Program at the front line level.
• Monitors the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan effectiveness and conformance with SQF system requirements Identifies, investigates and/or determines whether out-of-compliance finished product should be placed on hold.
• Coordinates disposition and/or rework with leadership approval.
• Monitors raw materials storage area locations and complete shift tailings.
• Notifies appropriate personnel with any abnormal findings.
• Monitors metal detection validation & verification.
• Audits allergen maintenance repair sheets and operator forms.
• Conducts pre-op inspections of processing, packaging and mixing equipment after product changeovers and/or prior to weekly production start-up as a cross-functional team.
• Performs plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen free and equipment is clean.
• If applicable may participate in Kleanz or respective program.

Requirements:

• BS in any science field - Food Science is ideal
• Pharma Experience, OPTIVA or any PLM systems will be a huge plus in this role
• Working experience in SharePoint a HUGE plus
• 1+ years working at a food facility in a technical role - MUST!
• Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and apply effectively
• Strong Analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
• ICEMAN Enterprise Ingredient Approval Process

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.