2nd Shift Quality Assurance Technician
Chattanooga Bakery · Chattanooga, TN, USA
Primary Responsibilities:
§ Ensure finished product is produced consistently within the quality specifications.
§ Maintain an environment conducive to quality audits.
§ Maintain an environment conducive to quick recognition of unsatisfactory part, component, or finished product quality.
§ Ensure all production processes are in control.
§ Develop and maintain rapport with peers and support departments (maintenance, sanitation, shipping/receiving, etc.) and maintain “team” status.
§ Communicate current issues and all other pertinent information to the department manager, as well as the other Quality Assurance Technician on a daily basis.
§ Ensure that all employees and the plant environment meet FDA regulations and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
§ Ensure accuracy and legibility of all printed info on wraps, cartons, and cases; code dates, product description, UPC, and all customer required information.
A. Experience
· Food manufacturing or production experience a plus.
· Computer literate
· Technical aptitude
B. Education
· High school diploma or GED required
· Technical background through experience or formal education
C. Decision Making
· Requires independent decision-making.
· Must be capable and willing to make quick decisions and to use good judgement.
D. Working Conditions
· Must be willing to work in all types of temperature variances (extreme hot or extreme cold) and with loud noise at times.
E. Mental, Physical, and Visual Demands
· Must be capable of working throughout the plant and throughout the shift
· Must have good vision and be attentive to detail
· Must be capable of performing multiple tasks at once
· Good listening skills
· Must be objective
· Remain calm during stressful situations
· Must maintain neat and clean appearance
· Receptive to change
· Able to walk and stand for 8 plus hours a shift
· Work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop and bend
· Repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms
· Able to lift and move samples, cases as needed
· Able to use stairs, ladders
F. Confidential Information
· Requires high degree of confidentiality regarding product and process specifications.
G. Communication
· Consistent use of good verbal and written communication skills
· Proficient use of email