Quality Assurance Technician (8-10 hours)

QA Technician - 2nd Shift 2PM

To assist and help the Quality Assurance Manager in implementing the company's quality programs and maintain quality records in a food-manufacturing environment. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible to report any food safety or quality issue to supervisor or upper management with the ability to initiate action.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform process and plant audits
• Maintain quality records
• Perform required analysis
• Maintain lab in a cleaned and organized condition
• Interact with Sanitation, Sales, Warehouse, Distribution and Production personnel to meet company's requirements and specifications
• Inspect incoming materials and ingredients for manufacturing
• Assist in solving customer service requests
• Supervise GMP's and personnel personal habits and hygiene
• Able to lift 50 pounds or more and weigh ingredients in the DIP Room

Education and/or Experience:

• 2+ years in a food manufacturing environment in a technical capacity
• Completed Food Safety training
• Technical degree a plus

Skills and abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little or no supervision
• Ability to do multiple tasks simultaneously
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic computer skills in Excel, Word and other as required
• Knowledge on GMP's requirements
• Lab testing moisture, salt, pH and other testing requirements
• Knowledge of Statistic Process Control
• Sanitation inspections and audits
• FDA, USDA and County health regulations

La Canasta Mexican Food Products, LLC. is dedicated to ensuring a drug-free workplace and promoting equal opportunities for all. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe environment, all candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screening. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.