R&D or Quality Assurance Technician

Job description

BCForward is currently looking for Quality Assurance Technician in Hicksville, NY 11802

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Work Location: Hicksville, NY 11802

Expected Duration: 3+ Months Contract

MON - FRI, 7PM to 3:30AM

Position Summary: The QA Operator is responsible for all facets of one or more specific Quality Inspection / Monitoring Areas as well as GMP, food safety and security enforcement. Responsible for verification of compliance to food safety policies and procedures.

Essential Functions: As directed.

• Milk Receiving
• Paperwork
• Sampling
• Temperature Check
• Butter Fat Testing
• Acidity Testing
• PH Testing
• Organoleptic Evaluation

Ingredient / Kettle check and release

• Paperwork
• Temperature Check
• Salt Testing
• Brix Testing
• PH Testing
• Viscosity Testing
• RS View Kettle Release
• Organoleptic Evaluation

Filler Operations

• Paperwork
• Temperature Check
• Metal Detector Verification
• X-ray Verification
• Seal Testing
• Code Check
• Weight Check
• Retain sample collection

Packing Operations

• Paperwork
• Temperature Check
• Code Check
• Labeling Check
• Packaging Evaluation
• Organoleptic Evaluation

Micro & lab Testing

• Sample collection of water and listeria
• Plating and Incubation for all Micro Samples including:
• Milk
• Eggs,
• Shelf life
• Environmental

Pre-Operation check

• Paperwork
• ATP Swabbing
• Allergen Swabbing
• Magnet Check
• Cooler Check
• Sanitizer concentration

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits:

• Ability to effectively communicate with associates, leads, supervisors, and production management.
• Detail and Team oriented.
• Must be willing to work extended shifts.
• Ability to comprehend science-based material.
• Ability to comprehend high school level math, specifically algebra.

Decision-making:

• Responsible for deciding if an item should be placed on hold and use decision making skills to conclude if in process product is within specification and can be pumped.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Must instruct all employees on any GMP and food safety violations.
• Equipment Used: Various lab equipment; Kettle enabling system.

Physical Demands Duration

• Standing Majority of shift
• Noise typical of a production environment Entire shift
• Climbing to a height of 8 ft. Daily
• Working in hot/cold temperatures Entire shift