QA Technician 3rd Shift

Job Details: Job Location: Gridley, IL - Gridley, IL, Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00Hourly, The QA Technician assures products are produced and manufactured in a safe manner. Evaluate samples and verify GMP/Quality processes are being used to assure quality products are being shipped to Watershed Food customers. 

Key tasks and responsibilities:

· Conduct standardized tests/audits throughout various stages of production to ensure factors meet

ingredient, in-process, and finished product requirements for internal standards, customer specifications,

and legal regulations.

· Record test data, such as weight, temperature, moisture content, color, aeration, consistency, quality

and quantity, which is inspected or graded.

· Propose process improvement recommendations regarding handling of ingredients, product-in-process,

and finished product which affect product quality.

· Communicate product quality or processing equipment problems to the operators and management to

eliminate any irregularities in future production batches.

· Review production documents and process checklists for completeness and accuracy. Notify Shift

Supervisors and/or Quality Management of employee record keeping issues.

· Role model, reinforce, and train employees on GMPs, and notify supervisor and manager if GMPs are

not followed.

· Maintain a clean work area (floors, equipment, and workstation) at all times to avoid product

contamination and safety.

· Clean and maintain product testing equipment for accuracy of measurement.

· Assist other team members with their work responsibilities as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Serves as back-up (with Quality Assurance Manager) for Quality Assurance Supervisor when supervisor

is absent.
Qualifications: Skills Required:

· Detail-oriented and attentive to written instructions and processes.

· Adept in listening, teaching, and firmly and appropriately correcting improper food handling techniques.

· Ability to work and quickly learn in fast-paced environment.

· Dependable and consistent in holding self to high standards.

· Exceptionally observant of changes in product quality

· Computer experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is strongly preferred.