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Job Description
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE:
The Level I QA Technician position is intended to be a “starting” point, from which the technician is expected to advance to capability on both sides of the process before the two year “target.” The Level I Technician should be capable of the required sampling and testing on either the processing or packaging side of the process with someassistancefrom the other QA technicians or leads.The Level I Technician should have a good working knowledge of Food Safety and Quality policies.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Analytical Instruments:
Operate the NIR, Aw meter,CompuTracmoisture analyzer, calipers, LECO, laboratory weigh scales, vacuum chamber for seal checks (PC), thermometers and other equipment as added.
In-Process Sampling and Testing:
Completes all routine testsfor eitherProcessingside or Packaging side.
Quality Hold
Know and be able to place materials andproducton Hold inX3and physical Hold, and completeLogand Hold report.
Business Systems:
Enter data collected from routine tests into IQS software.
Knowledge andproficiencyin all Alphia BusinessSystems asrelates to Position.
Food Safety and Sanitation:
Know and follow basic GMP requirements.
Know andmonitorHACCP compliance in-Process.
Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets inareaof responsibility as specified in Quality Checkpoints.
Assistwith product changeover cleaning and sanitation; perform inspectionsbefore product startup.
Microbial Testing:
Pull finished product samples for product release testing.
Regulatory Requirements:
Pull samples for testing asin product specifications.
Communication:
Informsoperators and shiftsupervisorof testing results.
Communicates Quality concerns and Quality status to the following shift.
Responsible for following established procedures to ensure thatAlphiaproduces safe, quality food, meeting all governmental regulations.
Other duties asdirected orassigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:(To perform this job successfully,anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired).
Education level: high school diploma or GED.
Willingto work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to receive and provide instructions positively.
Basic math skills
Ability to multi-task.
PHYSICALDEMANDS:(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 25% of working time, “regularly” means between 26 and 75% of working time, and “frequently” means 76% and more of workingtime.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk or hear, walk, and move from place to place.The employeeis occasionally required tosit, use foot/feet tooperatemachine, stoop, kneel,crouchor crawl or reach above shoulders.The employee isfrequentlyrequired to stand and use hands tofinger, handle, or touch.The employee must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
The employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 to 25 pounds of forcefrequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may bemadeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions).
The employee may befrequentlyexposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area.Production employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, andmay beworking near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur.
The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running.
Personal Protection Equipment (including boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) isduring various processes in the production area.Ear plugs and bump caps are alwaysin the production area.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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