Barilla Group · 19 hours ago
Quality Assurance Technician
Avon, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.53/hr - $21.53/hr
1+ years expBarilla Group is a global leader in the food industry, known for its commitment to progress and excellence. They are seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety and quality throughout the production process by performing routine quality checks and collaborating with manufacturing operators.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Perform routine quality checks, collect samples, conduct laboratory and in-process testing, and document results to ensure consistent, high-quality pasta products
Participate in and perform internal audits for ISO, food safety, and quality requirements
Share results in documented reports as well as food safety meetings
Perform Good Manufacturing Practices, Brittle Plastics, and Foreign Material inspections
Report results, create Quality Work Orders to correct issues, and verify completion
Perform line inspections after sanitations and preventative maintenance
Follow-up with appropriate departments to correct issues before signing the line over to production
Perform inspection and swab testing of CIP system before turning over to production
Participate in and eventually independently perform internal audits
Assist Quality Specialist as needed
Collaborate with manufacturing operators to prevent defects and, when defects are found, seek out and remove causes
Communicate progress and issues within Quality department across shifts
Communicate to production and other departments product holds, inspection results, and other issues that concern quality and food safety
Serve as the contact person for production and keep supervisors informed of changes and issues that may arise
Communicate to the Quality Manager results and observations that may not be able to be corrected independently
Develop and review Quality and Food Safety documents
Train others on the changes and maintain the correct version in the database
Manage corrective actions in the database
Test samples of finished product for correct date coding, cook quality, dimensions, and other quality parameters following specified procedures
Review and verify food safety records are in compliance before releasing product and in general
Hold product and raw material that does not satisfactorily meet specifications
Report supplier non-conformities to corporate Supplier Quality Assurance
Issue a corrective action when necessary
Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment
Test samples from commissioning of new product/equipment and experiments
Summarize/report results in a simple and understandable format
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma/GED is required for this position
1 year of lab or quality-related experience (food manufacturing preferred but not required)
The individual must possess basic algebra/general math skills
The individual must be an organized self-starter who has the ability to manage time and multi-task while working without constant, direct supervision
Excellent knowledge of computers or experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, is required
Troubleshooting, Problem Solving And Decision Making Skills Are Required
Preferred
Some college level chemistry courses would be helpful
Experience in a food manufacturing environment requiring a food safety scheme (FSSC22000, SQF, BRC) and following FSMA is preferred
Benefits
Healthcare, dental, and vision - 1st of the month after hire
401k match up to 6%
Company paid life insurance
Wellness Subsidy
Pay for Skills Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Company
Barilla Group
Barilla Group is a food and nutrition company is producing of pasta and ready-made sauces and bakery products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Jorgensen
CEO, Back to Nature foods
Anand Dighe
IT Business Partner / BPS Manager - Back to Nature
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