JOB PURPOSE

The Level I QA Technician position is intended to be a “starting” point, from which the technician is expected to advance to capability on both sides of the process before the two year “target.” The Level I Technician should be capable of the required sampling and testing on either the processing or packaging side of the process with some assistance from the other QA technicians or leads. The Level I Technician should have a good working knowledge of Food Safety and Quality policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operate the NIR, Aw meter, CompuTrac moisture analyzer, calipers, LECO, laboratory weigh scales, vacuum chamber for seal checks (PC), thermometers and other equipment as added.
• Complete all routine tests required for either Processing side or Packaging side.
• Know and place materials and product on Hold in X3 and physical Hold, and complete Log and Hold report.
• Enter data collected from routine tests into IQS softwar...