Quality Assurance Technician 1st shift | Grand Prairie, TX

to, GMP, HACCP, facility security, visitor policy and mandatory safety training. Some additional items will include: GLP's, equipment calibration, Hold/Release, Allergens, and CCP monitoring. The individual must also request additional and/or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility.

Summary: This is a fast-paced position heavily involved with the mathematical and technical areas. The QA Technician serves as an important supporting member of the Production Team. Job Function Statements - Essential Functions: Responsible for routine sampling and testing of Fresh Express products at various stages of

production. · Responsible for recognizing, identifying, communicating, and documenting out-of-spec samples. · Responsible for ensuring that adjustments are made to ensure compliance with specifications, and for rechecking following adjustments to ensure that product is of the highest quality.

· Responsible for helping to enforce GMP rules. · Responsible for performing duties listed below: · Raw material quality and ATU evaluation · Total and free chlorine testing · p H testing · Rinse water temperature monitoring · Metal detector verification · Percent oxygen testing · Cut quality and blend ratio evaluation · Total volume testing · Package weight monitoring · Seal integrity (leakers testing)

· Finished package temperature monitoring · Code date verification · Equipment calibrations · Shelf-life sample collection · Master Pack System Verification · Documentation of all results and actions · Perform other duties as required or assigned · Monitors assigned unit's equipment/tool condition, calibration and use.

· Places product on hold as needed · Reinforces area practices to ensure SOP's are being adhered to for quality checks and corrective action with peers and team. · Reinforces area practices that promote a safe work environment with peers and team · Reinforces area practices that promote GMP adherence and food safety with peers and team · Participates in food safety incident.

· Encourages peer employees to maintain work areas well-organized, clean, and safe with everything properly stored or staged · Reinforces proper safety habits including LOTO is being properly executed with peers/team · Completes paperwork. · Identifies process improvement opportunities within area of assignment · Serves a backup for other unit positions as needed to cover for breaks, meals, and absences. Required Qualifications/Skills: · The ideal candidate must: · Possess basic science and technical aptitude. · Possess basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook and Word).

· Possess the ability to read and interpret documents (in English) such as safety rules, product specifications, etc. · Possess the ability to write routine reports and e-mail correspondence (in English). · Possess the ability of usage of portable electronic (Tablets and ATP Units). · Be capable of working in a cold, wet environment for an entire shift. · Be capable of working overtime, including weekends and holidays as required. · Be capable of working hours and shifts dictated by production schedule. · Be capable of meeting all attendance requirements. · Be capable of meeting all required testing frequencies (detailed, fast-paced work).

· Be capable of standing for long periods of time. · Be capable of operating measuring instruments, such as the weight scale and thermometer. · Be capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator. · Be capable to lift up to 50lbs when required. Other Desired Qualifications/Skills: · Basic computer knowledge in Word and Excel. · Previous experience working in QA or a Technical environment. · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. · Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. · Experience meeting or exceeding high production expectations.

· Food industry experience. · Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction. · 2 years of college or equivalent experience. Experience: 6 months Food Industry experience Education/Training: High school diploma (or equivalent). Other Information: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Job Posted by Applicant Pro