Winona Foods · 2 weeks ago
2nd Shift - QA Technician I
Winona Foods is a family-owned company that values work/life balance and is seeking a QA Technician I. The role involves conducting testing, analysis, inspections, and reporting to ensure successful operation and manufacturing of food products.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Follow Winona Food Safety policies and procedures
Follow and enforce GMPs and Personal Hygiene policies
Perform Test & Measuring Equipment calibrations and verifications
Conduct finished product testing per established procedures
Conduct label verification of finished product
Inbound inspections – inspect, sample, and record and make sure there is a COA or it needs to be on hold. required
Conduct allergen testing and verification activities
Conduct inspections – glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, sanitation, and GMP
Maintain accurate logs, data entry, and filing records for all holds, foreign materials, non-conforming materials, lab results, inspections, etc
Conduct post-cleaning and pre-operational sanitation inspections, including swabbing the site and documenting results
Follow the environmental monitoring program and perform all swabbing according to the plan and document all corrective action taken
Conduct inspections – glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, and GMP
Follow Hold & Release procedures – placing product on hold, conducting pre-shipment review, releasing items from soft hold
Assist with troubleshooting issues with the in-process tests
Review batch records and digital chart recorders, verify temp and time
Complete proficiency lab testing
Report all major issues and non-conformances to management
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Solid knowledge of quality control principles, practices, and standards
Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with different departments
Strong knowledge of GMP, Hygiene and HACCP
Technical competence in using various testing equipment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around machines
Preferred
Experience working in cheese processing or food manufacturing
Experience may be in QA, Machine Operator, or similar work experience
Benefits
Full Benefits
Company
Winona Foods
Winona Foods is a dairy products manufacturing company that delivers a variety of processed and natural cheese for food service industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2024-01-19
2023-12-20
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