What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Paris Foods?
Paris Foods Corporation supplies frozen fruits and vegetables to the Food Service and Industrial markets. Paris packages product and distributes in full or partial shipments to the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest.
Requirements, Expectations & Work Conditions:
- At least 18 years old
- Willing to work in an industrial environment
- Willing to work in a highly regulated food service industry
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Able to work in a cool environment (production at 35 degrees, freezer at -10 degrees)
- Willing to follow strict guidelines while at work and away from work including social distancing, personal hygiene, etc. per the CDC guidelines
In addition to the opportunity for advancement, we offer a very generous benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time off after 90 days of employment
- 401 (k) with employer match after one year of employment
The Quality Technician is responsible for daily in-process assessments of the integrity and quality of the product, ensuring GMP requirements are met.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed such as daily production checklist on all equipment. Some checklists include metal detection, SSOPs and other pre-requisite programs.
- Monitor inbound product; complete receiving reports in a timely and effective manner.
- Recognize and take action to correct apparent discrepancies found in product/process inspection. Notify quality manager when discrepancies are found. Place product on hold if necessary.
- Complete daily GMP Pre-Operational checklist and GMP daily inspection sheets.
- Verify product codes for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor all traffic hurdles and document findings on a daily basis.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner to meet or exceed OSHA standards.
- Follows SOP, GMP and Federal and State regulations
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Above average skills: attention to detail
- Reliable attendance
- Basic computer processing skills
o Preferred experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, CRM system & Adobe PDF. Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Physical Demands of the Position:
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee must possess manual dexterity required for using hand tools and operating machinery; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; able to stand or walk for prolonged periods.Work Environment:
- While performing duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to wet and slippery floors, occasionally moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud; variable temperatures of both heat and cold.'
- 'Work Remotely? No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Quality Control Inspectors: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
