QA Tech 1

The Quality Assurance Technician I is responsible for providing specialist technical support to all functions & operations, ensuring that products are safe and produced according to company established guidelines & specifications, customer requirements, regulatory compliance standards, FSMA, BRC (version 9), and other food safety certification requirements.

Requirements

• B.S. in Food Science, Biological Sciences or related degree
• Equivalent experience in Quality and/or Food Safety and/or Manufacturing field
• Ability to learn and follow procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective communication skills
• Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Positive, energetic and enthusiastic
• Initiative
• Work Ethic: Leads by example, demonstrates consistent compliance with company values and standards for Safety, Quality, Food Safety
• Excellent decision-making and clarity of thinking
• Planning and Organizing (Work Management)
• Motivated team player that is also able to work independently
• Problem solving: a focused, pragmatic approach to resolve problems
• Conflict resolution: Able to effectively manage and resolve conflicts both within the team and with external stakeholders
• Confrontation/Active Management Skills: Does not shy away from or avoid positive confrontation in the event of performance issues within the team
• Respect for your co-workers and Management
• Capable of doing basic math and rudimentary algebra
• Safety Awareness
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) and computer skills
• Fluency in English - required
• Fluency in Spanish - preferred