Paradise Tomato Kitchens - Signature Sauce. Signature Service ยท 14 hours ago
Quality Assurance Technician (6PM - 6:30AM M-Th)
Louisville Crums Lane, Louisville, KY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.55/hr - $25.77/hr
1+ years expParadise Tomato Kitchens is a company specializing in signature sauces and services. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician responsible for ensuring food safety and quality, conducting quality and microbiological testing, maintaining laboratory equipment, and supporting the Quality team and Production Supervisor to ensure plant efficiency and sanitation.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Perform walkthroughs throughout the shift, noting any immediate SSQE (food/work safety, sanitation, quality, or efficiency) issues or gaps
Perform the inspection and approval of incoming ingredients, including raw materials, packaging, and bulk items, following approved programs and procedures
Print required production paperwork per product to maintain proper document control practices
Operate, calibrate, and maintain all lab equipment
Perform and record analytical testing of materials, at all parts of the production process: incoming receiving, in-process production, batches, and finished products
Make routine batch adjustments as needed per nonconformities
Verify kit tickets, packing codes, and recipes per the Production Summary Sheet
Report nonconformities, food safety concerns, and/or quality incidents to the Quality Supervisor/Manager and Production Supervisor
Aid in creating Food Safety Quality Incident (FSQI) reports for incidents that occur on shift
Log and tag non-conforming material
Aid in the oversight of repacking and/or reprocessing nonconforming material
Ensure signatures are captured for quality checks on both Production and Quality documents
Ensure retain samples are pulled, as required per approved specifications and procedures
Ensure the laboratories remain clean, organized, and kept in good repair
Ensure the retain room remains clean, organized, and that out-of-date product has been properly disposed of, per approved retention procedures
Perform microbiological testing on all finished products
Read and record microbiological test results at the required time
Record analytical data to ensure product remains within specification
Perform and record organoleptic/sensory for reach
Create Certificate of Analysis documents, where applicable
Scan and file run documentation to the proper database for each production run
Audit production lines for proper packaging. Observations include, but are not limited to, pouch alignment on conveyors, glue patterns on boxes, tape patterns on boxes, packaging seals, cooler water temperatures, etc
Aid in weekly/monthly sanitation and CIP (clean in place)
Record and report sanitation and/or CIP gaps to the Quality Supervisor/Manager and Production Supervisor
Report pest control issues and/or gaps to the Quality Supervisor/Manager and Production Supervisor
Attend meetings, trainings, one-on-ones, and discussions
Record shift activity through end of shift notes and shift pass downs
Able to cover multiple production lines
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or 1 year of experience
Leadership and team communications skills
Basic mathematical and reasoning skills
Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint
Company
Paradise Tomato Kitchens - Signature Sauce. Signature Service
Custom Pizza & Marinara Sauces, Salsa, Hot Sauces, BBQ Sauces, Ethnic Sauces, and More.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Engels
Chief Growth Officer
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