*Division/Department Quality Assurance *Job Title Quality Assurance Technician *Direct Report Quality Assurance Manager *Work Hours Night shift (10:30 pm to 7 am)

*Position Overview *Essential Job Functions and Requirements:

• Perform verification and reporting of quality and food safety on production lines, raw materials, and finished products.
• Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections.
• Conduct direct observations of Critical Control Points
• Conducts equipment Calibrations.
• Verify and document that GMPs are properly followed.
• Identify potential quality and food safety issues, communicates and place items on hold as needed.

*Requirements: *

• Understanding of food safety and quality
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively work with all managerial and employee levels.
• Ability to communicate and write in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Problem Solving and innovative skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate in teams.
• Knowledge in food safety (HACCP), microbiology, and food chemistry (Desirable)
• Strong knowledge in good manufacturing practices
• Computer skills, to include Office, Excel.
• Entrance and exit hour may vary according to business needs.