Sr. Quality Assurance Technician

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Meadow Gold Dairy has an immediate job opening for a Sr. Quality Assurance Technician. This position will test and inspect incoming raw materials and finished products. Responsibilities also include auditing production departments and processes for compliance with food safety and quality assurance requirements.

An integral part of Denver Metro Area for decades, Meadow Gold is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

THIS POSITION EARNS between $25-$27/hr

SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Saturday 8pm-6am

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Employee referral program

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete batch record review of various products and data entry into management software system
• Disposition products (assign/change status) in management software systems as assigned
• Review, organize, and file production records
• Perform and/or assist with root cause analysis
• Maintain company and customer required spreadsheets, records, and reports and communicate with customers as needed
• Prepare and organize records as requested for internal and external audits
• Obtain and/or issue certificates of analysis as needed
• Support and assist in the writing, reviewing, updating, and training of all documentation elements of the Quality Management System and related software
• Educate and train employees on food safety and quality topics per corporate guidelines
• May complete quality walkthroughs of the facility to ensure necessary corrective actions are completed; may participate in regulatory and customer inspections
• Adhere to all DFA Quality and Safety policies and procedures and report any nonconformities
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred (science)
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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