Technician QA Job Description
Technician QA Duties & Responsibilities
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Technician QA Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Technician QA
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: HACCP, IBWA, SQF, ASQ, NDT, CQT, CQI, NGVC, CMI, IMS
Education for Technician QA
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Employers hiring for the technician QA job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology, Technical, Education, Associates, Microbiology, Engineering, Technology, Chemical Engineering
Skills for Technician QA
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Technician QA Examples
Technician QA Job Description
- Monitors raw materials storage area locations and complete shift tailings
- Performs plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen free and equipment is clean
- Checking environmental, DI water and swab results
- Preparing and processing status reports, assigning and monitoring document numbers, and reviews
- Writing and revising SOPs as assigned
- Will be responsible for Sample preparation operations 2nd shift 3 evenings during the week and on Saturdays and Sundays
- Sets up, mixes and/or delivers production chemicals used in testing process where accuracy of chemical composition is important
- May make recommendations for modifications to safety procedures to prevent or correct hazardous situations
- Maintains documentation of test preparation operations and provides information to analysts
- Maintains the Quality testing preparation area of the lab, ensuring laboratory is stocked with reagents for sample preparation
- Laboratory Testing – Knowledge of ingredients, packaging and equipment laboratory test procedures, measurement devices, preparing analytical standards, reporting methods and Company performance criteria
- Laboratory/Analytical Instrumentation – Knowledge of instrument theory, mechanical construction and operation, maintenance requirements
- Sensory Analysis – Knowledge and application of sensory analysis techniques (e.g., taste, odor, appearance) and their use in understanding important flavor characteristics in Company products
- Education – Bachelor’s degree related to the science fields
- Related Work Experience – at least 3 years related experience, preferred
- Maintain Q.A
Technician QA Job Description
- Knowledge of quality systems and Codes of Practice compliance
- Ability to reduce customer complaints and non-conformance
- Reviews the Pilgrim's prescribed tabulation of data concerning ingredients, products, or process quality and reliability
- Write, review, approve, and maintain cGxP documentation for Quality Systems functions (SOPs, protocols, technical reports)
- Maintain all GMP documentation, including but not limited to, department related records such as logbooks, training binders, , using Good Documentation Practices
- Conduct all quality inspections in the area of assigned responsibility
- Maintain quality objectives, prevent complaints and claims and keep quality to specifications through accurate inspections, non-compliance procedures, appropriate reporting, corrective actions and accuracy of paperwork along with sample submissions
- Routine verifications and inspections include process, metal detector, cooking, and chilling type checks
- Responsible for catching out of specification product by stopping the production process or removing product for rework as required
- Works with other departments to implement procedure changes, based on predetermined specifications, involving raw materials and finished goods to remedy the cause of any non-compliance as quickly as possible
- Some QA experience w/ document control/review
- Experience w/ batch records
- Whilst specific experience of working within a laboratory or testing environment is not mandatory, it would be an advantage
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry
- BS food science, biology or chemistry, ideally a recent graduate looking to bolster their resume with manufacturing/quality experience
- Prior experience performing laboratory/quality testing experience preferred
Technician QA Job Description
- Calibration of dimensional gauges and a variety of calibration equipment in accordance to ISO 10725
- Perform gage R&R analysis ensuring that proper gauges are used for inspection
- Update and maintain all gauge certifications and calibration records
- Production order kitting
- Develop, apply, monitor, measure, document, improve, and communicate quality methodologies from product development through end of life of a product
- Fully support qualification activities, including compile & analyze qualification data
- Online trouble shooting to support for product related issue, example Nikon program related issue, assembly issue
- Able to perform programming for equipment such as CMM, Smartscope, Nikon machines
- Familiar and understanding of the various SPC charts and controls
- Plans and manages sequence of testing and calibration procedures for instruments and equipment
- Keep accurate Q.A
- Expected to support Tanker Receiving and inspect incoming ingredients, and annual CIP on concentrate silo
- Minimum ITE or equivalent
- 1 - 3 years QA experience in clean room environment, preferably in semiconductor / pharmaceutical / biotech industries
- BS Biology, Biochemistry, Life Science
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Technician QA Job Description
- Measure, weigh and test to ensure strength, firmness and dimensions meet specifications of product
- Verify allergen clean-ups and changeovers
- Report any deviations to the appropriate department lead and/or management
- Initiate, and/or monitor controls and/or corrective actions based on standard procedures
- Provide technical resources to production teams in areas of product quality and food safety during on-going production, in non-compliance situations
- Initiate and maintain good communication/rapport with all internal and external customers, other departments, vendors and kosher or government representative to ensure program compliance
- Represent Quality Assurance in cross-functional groups as assigned
- Operate and maintain laboratory and equipment in accordance with good laboratory practices
- Inventory and maintain laboratory supply inventory
- Maintain and aid documentation for microbiological and HACCP, Non GMO, Organic, and allergen clean-up
- Training and/or certification in GMP, SQF, ISO, and Sanitation in the food manufacturing is highly recommended
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint
- Food Safety, Quality and Sanitation best practices for food manufacturing
- Ensure SDS for cleaning chemicals are documented and filed appropriately
- Ability to read, write and understand Sanitation, QA and FS policies and procedures in English and Spanish
- Positive attitude towards Sanitation, QA and FS and other employees in all departments to achieve company objectives
Technician QA Job Description
- Ensure staff is 100% trained and qualified to perform essential duties
- Inspecting raw materials to make sure they meet general quality and regulatory standards
- Working with the warehouse and logistics groups to organize and facilitate sampling
- Responsible for record retention, change control, protocols, batch records, specifications, and document distribution for quality system and product/process documents
- Format, edit and process manufacturing and quality documents through Master Control
- Provide support with audits
- File and maintain records in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
- Inspects quality of finished products and ensures compliance within standards
- Maintains accurate records of test results daily
- Examines bag seams, code dates and print quality
- Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in Manufacturing or Quality Operations
- High School diploma or 2 year degree with at least 4 years relevant experience
- Must wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in manufacturing/production areas
- Some Customer Service Background preferred
- Ability to understand and convey technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Majoring in Industrial Engineering preferred