Quality Assurance Technician

Description

Prime Source Foods is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our dynamic food production team. In this vital role, you will play a key part in maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety for our Center of the Plate products, ensuring that our customers receive exceptional and safe food items. Your expertise and keen attention to detail will be instrumental in upholding our reputation for excellence and continuous improvement.

If you have a passion for food quality, we invite you to apply and help us deliver exceptional products.

Requirements

• Perform processing and facility inspections to ensure compliance with standards set by the organization for food safety, quality, and occupational safety.
• Perform a pre-operational inspection of the Processing Room.
• Perform daily warehouse inspection and temperature monitoring.
• Work with management to enforce and ensure good manufacturing practices throughout the facility.
• Document and communicate inspection results by completing reports, forms, and logs.
• Engage in internal audits, as required.
• Cooperate with government agencies during inspections to meet and maintain high production standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly and communicate any issues to the Quality Assurance Manager
• Monitor incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and/or returning unacceptable/expired materials.
• Monitor in-process production by confirming specifications and conducting visual and/or measurement tests.
• Inspection of finished products to confirm that packaging, product, and labeling requirements are met.
• Identify and reject non-conforming products discovered during or after the production process.
• Process and determine the disposition of Customer Returns and In-house Damaged products.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions to address non-compliance or customer complaints.
• Work as a team under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S., as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship.
• Must be able to work Mon- Fri, 6 am- 2:30 pm (with occasional overtime).
• Must be able to be physically onsite (Londonderry, NH).
• Time will be spent on the job site inspecting, monitoring, and observing.
• Time will also be spent in an office setting, processing paperwork.
• Job sites may be hazardous or pose serious threats in emergencies.
• Proper safety gear must always be worn.
• A standard 40-hour workweek applies. If unforeseen overtime is required, more hours may be necessary.
• Refrigerated/temperature-controlled environment in Warehouse/Processing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of food safety or quality assurance experience, with intermediate level experience in HACCP, USDA FDA-regulated food products.
• CODEX HACCP certification (Preferred).
• PCQI/FSMA certification (Preferred).
• Full understanding and working knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Full understanding of Food Defense requirements.
• Previous experience with GFSI (SQF, BRC, etc.) and/or USDA/FDA audits.
• Able to work as a self-starter, unsupervised, and independently.
• Must be flexible with work hours and days.
• Know and understand job-specific applications of USDA, FDA, and OSHA regulations as they apply to quality and food safety.
• Understand the company's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP, and Food Safety Plans.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Possess normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

The PRIME Example

Our MISSION is to meet our customers' needs by providing cost-competitive center-of-the-plate products with flexible and efficient distribution services.

Our VISION is to be New England's most valued provider of center-of-the-plate products through superior sourcing practices, product knowledge, and service options.

Our VALUES and success rely on relationships built on trust, fairness, respect, honesty, and teamwork.

Perks at its Prime: You'll enjoy great employee appreciation perks, including annual employee outings and events, employee appreciation days, Holiday Parties, volunteer opportunities, and more! In addition to our exceptional culture and career growth opportunities, you'll also be eligible to receive these great benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $25,000 company-paid Life Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Permanent Life, Cancer, and Accident Insurance
• HSA, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(K) with a weekly employer match
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Purchase Program- Quality products at a discount ($1.00/case over cost)
• Safety Shoe Program (qualifying positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Turkey for Thanksgiving
• Ham for Easter and Christmas

Apply now and be a part of a company that is committed to delivering exceptional service above all else. For more information about who we are and what we do, visit primesourcefoods.biz