Fresh Express · 5 months ago
Quality Assurance Technician - 1st shift
Harrisburg,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFresh Express is a company focused on providing high-quality produce, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support their Production Team. The role involves routine sampling and testing of products, ensuring compliance with specifications, and enforcing GMP rules to maintain product quality.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Responsible for routine sampling and testing of Fresh Express product at various stages of production
Responsible for recognizing, identifying, communicating and documenting out-of-spec samples
Responsible for ensuring that adjustments are made to ensure compliance to specifications, and for rechecking following adjustments to ensure that product is of the highest quality
Responsible for following and helping to enforce GMP rules
Performs microbiological analysis of product (using petrifilm), according to company and customer specs
Performs microbiological analysis of environmental samples, according to company and customer specs
Conducts follow-ups on out of spec test results
Performs computer data entry
Responsible for routine sampling and testing of raw material products, to recognize, identify, and document out-of-spec products
Responsible for effectively communicating inspection information to Production management and Quality team members, as well as business management and Corporate Quality when needed
Responsible for conducting and documenting truck inspections for food safety aspects
Responsible for ensuring product traceability through product code verification on raw materials
Inspects all inbound shipments of raw materials for compliance to Fresh Express quality standards
Supports the QA department by performing any other additional tasks in QA laboratory
Responsible for performing duties listed below:
Raw material quality and ATU evaluation
Wash water chemistry testing
PH testing
Water & air temperature monitoring
Metal detector verification
Percent oxygen testing
Cut quality and blend ratio evaluation
Total volume testing
Package weight monitoring
Seal integrity (leakers testing)
Finished package temperature monitoring
Code date verification
Equipment calibrations
CQI and shelf-life sample collection
Documentation of all results and actions
Perform other duties as required or assigned
When in the plant the employee is required to wear, hardhat, hearing protection and slip resistant and safety toed shoes
Chemical resistant gloves and eye protection are required when working with chemicals
Qualification
Required
Posses basic science and technical aptitude
Posses basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook and Word)
Posses the ability to read and interpret documents (in English) such as safety rules, product specifications, etc
Posses the ability to write routine reports and e-mail correspondence (in English)
Be capable of working in a cold (32 to 36 degrees F), noisy and wet environment for an entire shift
Be capable of working overtime, including weekends and holidays as required
Be capable of working hours and shifts dictated by production schedule
Be capable of meeting all attendance requirements
Be capable of meeting all required testing frequencies (detailed, fast-paced work)
Be capable of standing, on cement, for long periods of time
Be capable of operating measuring instruments, such as the weight scale and thermometer
Be capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Preferred
Basic computer knowledge in Word and Excel
Company
Fresh Express
Fresh Express provides fresh salads that you can enjoy fast.
Founded in 1930
5001-10000 employees
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