Food Quality Assurance Technician (11542)

Food Quality Assurance Technician
Reno, NV
Starting Pay: $25.00/hour

SUMMARY:

Assist with tasks related to quality of finished products, raw ingredients and packaging materials. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety practices are followed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collect measurements, test and report results on various components to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
• Ensure that sandwiches are being built to specification.
• Conduct in line audits/product assessments for specification compliance on food products.
• Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues, and document corrective actions.
• Ensure GMPs are being followed.
• Assess facility for sanitary compliance.
• Collect weights and measurements of finished good products.
• Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent, or 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certificates related to Food Safety and/or HACCP preferred.
• Ability to operate standard lab equipment.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Be detailed and organized.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),
• Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals is desirable.
• The ability to read and understand specifications and other technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail; data and sample collection, accuracy in paperwork.
• Ability to use a tablet/iPad.
• Ability to interact with all levels of organization.

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

***For consideration for this opportunity, please email your resume to info@uspro.net and include in your message the job title AND five-digit number that follows the job title***

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.