Quality Assurance Technician- 2nd Shift

Position Description: The Quality Assurance Technician performs duties to assure quality product by conducting in-process inspections and evaluating finished product. Primary Responsibilities: * Identifies raw and cooked material condition by collecting material samples, conducting inspections and physical tests of materials * Identifies in-process product condition by collecting samples during production process, conducting in-process inspections and physical tests * Determines disposition of finished product by collecting, classifying, analyzing and interpreting production and quality data; judging product acceptability in comparison to specifications * Documents finished product status by recording and summarizing raw material, in-process and finished product inspection, and physical test data * Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations * Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed * Actively participates in food safety programs that ensure the safety of ingredients and finished products * Attends training sessions as needed to maintain compliance and regulatory knowledge * Performs other duties as assigned Requirements: * High school graduate or equivalent * Able to effectively speak, read and write English; bilingual in Spanish a plus * Proficient with basic math skills * Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office   * Knowledge of general safety practices * Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations a plus * Working knowledge of Adage a plus * Must be reliable and punctual * Able to work overtime and weekends as needed Physical Requirements: * Able to lift on average 25lbs daily, 15-20% of day * Able to climb in excess of 3-15 feet, daily * Able to tolerate extreme temperatures 60-70% of time Training Period: Minimum one year meeting all above requirements; up to three years. *This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.