What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Pacific Spice Company?
Job Summary
Support and manage quality assurance programs. Responsible for creation and maintenance of Food Safety, Food
Defense, Vendor Management, and GFSI based SQF program. Maintain and continuously improve Quality
Standards. Keep abreast of current regulatory activities and update necessary documents and procedures
accordingly. Back-up to Technical Manager in his absence pertaining to Quality Assurance Food Safety
programs(SQF).
Major Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining and monitoring cGMP, HACCP, SSOP, SQF, Allergen, Glass, Environmental Monitoring, Mock Recall
Exercises, and Food Defense programs.
Coordinate internal cGMP-based audits. Conduct Environmental Swabbing and evaluate gathered data for trends. ATP
Swabbing to monitor GMP Zones.
Maintain technical documents for their accuracy based on current regulations and departmental procedures. Assist in
maintaining: Organic Certification with QAI, Vendor Management Program, certifications for laboratory equipment per
scheduled renewal dates.
Conduct Food Safety trainings as scheduled and as needed.
In the absence of the Quality Assurance, the Technical Manager will act as its back-up.
Conforms to Food Safety Culture
Preferred Experience and Education
- B.S. in Food Science/Chemistry or related field. Knowledge in Food Science, cGMP, SSOP, HACCP, and FDA and NOP
regulations. Requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent organization skills and effective problem solving.
Knowledge in Food Science, cGMP, SSOP, HACCP, and FDA and NOP regulations. Accredited HCCP training by the International HACCP Alliance. Requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent organization skills and effective problem solving. FSPCA certificates (or equivalent) for PCHF and FSVP regulations.