Quality Assurance Technician
Company: Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Natalie s Orchid Island Juice Company is currently seeking a
Quality Assurance Technician to join our team!Natalie s is a
30-year old family owned business selling the world s highest
quality, made to order juices and holistic beverages to both
domestic and international markets.
www.orchidislandjuice.comQuality Assurance Technician
Job DescriptionGeneralThe Quality Assurance (QA) Technician plays a
key role in ensuring the quality and food safety of our products.
This is accomplished through execution of the company s product
testing, release, and inspection processes. The QA Technician
enforces the Good Manufacturing Practices as established by CFR
Title 21, Part 110 and ensures all food safety policies are
followed. The QA Technician will work directly with the Quality
Assurance and Food Safety Manager to ensure all quality and food
safety policies are being followed. The QA Technician will also
help develop a working regiment for the execution of Quality
Assurance directives and requirements.Job FunctionsResponsible for
monitoring product food safety and quality throughout the
manufacturing process.Conduct in process monitoring of packaging
activities to ensure compliance to company specifications and
quality standards.Conduct analytical and organoleptic evaluation of
finished products to ensure compliance to company specifications
and quality standards.Work directly with the Quality Assurance and
Food Safety Manager and Production Managers to identify improvement
opportunities and to aid in their execution.Catalogue and store
retention samples, and conduct shelf-life evaluations on finished
good retention samples to ensure that products meet their targeted
shelf life.Perform ATP luminometer swabs and environmental swabs
for sanitation verification purposes.Conduct microbiological
testing and analysis on finished products for total plate count,
yeast, and mold.Enforce cGMP policies.Maintain and calibrate lab
equipment with the assistance of the Quality Assurance and Food
Safety Manager.Ensure conformance to the company s HACCP and SQF
programs, with attention to Critical Control Points (CCPs) and
immediate communication is made when CCPs are not met.Ensure
hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and
regulations.Design, implement and sustain 5S in all Quality
Assurance domains.Advise quality or production managers of
ingredients or product deficiencies or any instances of out of
specification findings.Complete internal requests from Customer
Service in a timely manner, including conducting COAs and
addressing customer complaints.Assist in training of existing or
new staff if required.Responsible for the correct recording and
filing of all relevant records logs and documentationMust
demonstrate ability to follow all documented QA Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).Identify and investigate internal quality issues
and assist in the management of the QA Hold Program.Assist the USDA
with necessary testing requirements.Troubleshoot and problem solve
as necessary.Other duties as requested by the Quality Assurance and
Food Safety Manager.Knowledge Skills and Abilities
RequiredKnowledge of cGMPs, HACCP and SQF requirements.Commitment
to high standards.Aseptic handling and testing techniques.Strong
interpersonal communication skills.Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.Self-motivated / self-starter.Flexibility and
adaptability.Excellent mathematical skills.Working
ConditionsAbility to work extended shifts and flexible schedules -
some holiday and weekend work as well.In and out of coolers and
freezers. Some of the production environment is
refrigerated.Preferred Qualifications:3 years of experience in
food/beverage manufacturing is preferred.Experience with SQF,
HACCP, and GMPs is highly preferred.High School Diploma or GED with
excellent mathematical ability is required.Food science,
microbiology, and/or quality assurance experience is
preferred.Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.Job
Type: Full-timeSalary: CompetitiveBenefits:401(k)401(k)
matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife
insurancePaid time offVision insurance
Keywords: Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company, Fort Pierce , Quality Assurance Technician, Professions , Fort Pierce, Florida
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