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88 Acres · 8 hours ago

Food Manufacturing QA Tech

Canton, Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

88 Acres is an inclusive food company focused on creating better food for our bodies and communities. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure the highest safety, quality, and productivity standards in their bakery operations, supervising quality control tasks and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

Food and Beverage

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Supervise all Critical Control Points and key process points at the Bakery (temperature checks, water activity, x-ray inspection, labeling, etc.)

Ensure completion and accuracy of all daily paperwork (batch sheets, QA checklists, daily inspections, weekly calibrations, etc.)

Verify equipment settings and process compliance

Communicate with the Production Supervisors and Managers to make adjustments to processes based on changing environmental conditions, equipment status, etc

Test finished products to ensure compliance with specifications

Help train employees on proper procedures

Maintain QA Hold log

Maintaining and organizing records in compliance with the applicable regulations

Communicate daily with the Production Supervisors and Managers to facilitate coordination and cooperation across all three departments (i.e. Sanitation, Production and Maintenance)

Monitor production floor for continuous GMP compliance

Propose solutions to improve quality across all product lines and processes

Participate in meetings (team meetings and one-on-one check ins) to provide and receive feedback

Other duties as assigned by managers or supervisors

Qualification

Food QA/QC experienceFood safety knowledgeAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationProblem-solving mindset

Required

3+ years of food production experience, in the bakery or snack industry preferred

1+ year of experience in food QA/QC

Proven success in a high SKU production environment

Strong organization and analytical skills, with a problem solving and lean thinking mindset

Knowledge of food safety risks, including allergen safety, CCPs, cleaning procedures, etc. and desire to learn more

Attention to detail is a must

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Suite (Google Doc, Sheet, Gmail, etc.)

Strong and effective communication skills – written & oral

Juggling multiple responsibilities, strong reliability, meeting deadlines and sticking to schedules

Is precise and accurate and pays attention to the details to ensure high quality

Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions

Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternative plan

Develops and fosters strong relationships with the team and delivers exceptional results. Contributes to building a positive work environment and supports everyone's efforts to succeed

Communicates clearly and effectively in writing, on phone, and in person

Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues and use judgment to elevate issues appropriately

Effective communication skills, able to handle sensitive conversations

Analyzes problems, identifies probable cause, researches and designs solutions. Is committed to finding the best answer within time constraints

Tackles opportunities to improve the quality of processes, products, and service to the team through ongoing refinements in response to continuous feedback; emphasizes the importance of quality, organization, and excellence in the organization

Has a good understanding of food safety and takes interest in continuous growth

Adapts to changing work environments, including changes in priorities, resource availability, and protocols