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At *Universal Pur
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Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Factory .
1st shift 5:30am to 2:30pm
2nd shift 2:30pm to 11:30pm
Responsibilities:
*Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Provide daily monitoring of facility and personnel to ensure compliance to the food safety system of the facility; perform formal audit on GMPs.
* Ensure training of facility personnel on GMPs, Risk Preventive Controls, Hazard Analysis, pre-requisite programs, and other applicable food safety system elements as required.
* Collect and analyze product samples as required, as well as document information derived from analysis.
* Safely keep records of all facility analytical results; immediately report results discovered to be out of specification to the QA supervisor.
* Provide documented reports of analytical results to the QA supervisor, also responsible for tracking and reporting data trends.
* Inspecting raw materials coming in; assisting in investigating non-conformance and complaint about product; and provide leadership for the facility team in performing self-audits.
* Aid in hosting visitors to the facility, including regulatory agency representatives and customer representatives, function as main host for the facility’s third-party auditors.
* Ensure product is processed to company HACCP/HARPC programs.
* Inform Quality Assurance Management of ANY Food Safety.
* Implementing and manage food safety corrective actions.
* Provide assistance to local and corporate management in carrying out changes to the food safety system of the facility; give assistance in creating, reviewing, authenticating, and maintaining food safety system documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and programs working in collaboration with the quality assurance team; provide assistance in maintaining document registers and documentation.
* Possess innovative, resourceful, and proactive disposition, committed to ensuring continuous improvement of capacity and delivering quality service.
* Ability to prioritize and perform position responsibilities accurately and to deadline.
* Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
* Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
* Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position
*Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*
* High School Diploma/GED required
* Experience performing administrative work including completing and reconciling paperwork preferred
* Prior quality assurance experience preferred
* Prior manufacturing experience, preferably food manufacturing preferred
* Knowledge and understanding of applicable FDA regulations and GMPs preferred
* Computer skills including basic Microsoft Excel required
* detail orientation.
* Ability to think analytically and problem solve.
* Ability to stay organized and multitask.
* Ability to perform basic mental math.
* Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English
* Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
*Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician Physical Demands and Working Conditions:*
* This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally. Must also be able to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally.
* This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for duration of shift.
_"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."_
_"Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of this test. _
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 1 year
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Work setting:
* Food Processing Plant
* In-person
* Manufacturing facility
Ability to Relocate:
* Malvern, PA 19355: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person