Quality Assurance Technician

Job Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianLocation: Elk GrovePay: $25.00Environment: GMP'sShift: 1st // 2nd // 3rdJob DescriptionJob Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician will monitor operations to ensure compliance and production standards are met. This includes inspection and verification activities in the manufacturing process all while ensuring the highest quality and food safety guidelines. They will identify any issues and will report inspections, auditing reports, and records to management.Essential Functions/ Duties and Responsibilities:

Always performs tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.

Maintains QA leadership informed of all activities, which impinge on Quality Assurance and production issues.

Assists in the company Metal Detection Program.

Assists with the Weight Control Program.

Assists in enforcing GMP’s. Reports deficiencies to department supervisors.

Assists in enforcing Product Specifications.

Inspects all incoming raw materials for compliance with company policies.

Conducts daily “Preoperational Inspections” (PRE-OP) when needed.

Assists with enforcing company’s “Hold and Release Program”.

Assists with Pest Control Program.

Assists with Recall Program.

Assists with Quality Control/Assurance Processes and Procedures.

Assists with waste reduction program.

Must be familiar with the company line of products to recognize their different specifications and verify they are meeting quality and food safety standards.

Assists in training employees with Quality and Food Safety Procedures.

Promotes and reinforces a positive food safety culture throughout the plant.

Assists with product-handling requirements.

Assists with enforcing production floor policies and procedures.

Actively enforces housekeeping rules.

Assists with maintaining chemicals and all containers properly labeled.

Maintains a firm safety discipline and reports unsafe acts and conditions.

Assists in ensuring the proper use of materials; may offer feedback to employees on their proper use to avoid waste.

Maintains first-rate and meaningful reports and documentation.

Other duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

Inspection and verification

Metal Detection Program

Weight Control Program

GMP enforcement

Product Specifications enforcement

Preoperational Inspections

Hold and Release Program

Quality Control/Assurance

Waste reduction program

Product-handling requirements

Chemical labeling

Attention to detail

Communication

Positive food safety culture promotion

Work Schedule4 am - 2:30 pm2 pm - 12:30 am10 pm - 6:30 amSchedule can change week to week by an hour or so, they are posted on Thursdays the week before for them to see. Saturdays are potential. Travel Requirements: Less than 5% (example: trainings). Typical Working Conditions, Equipment Used, and Essential Physical Tasks: Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 35 lbs. Exposed to cool, hot temperatures and noise. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Temperatures ranging to very warm conditions. Loud noises generated.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.