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Allied Reliability · 9 hours ago

Quality Technician

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Allied Reliability is seeking a Quality Technician to perform Quality Control functions in both the laboratory and manufacturing facilities. The role involves monitoring food safety and quality management systems, conducting audits, and providing technical support to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications.

Information TechnologyManufacturingSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform routine audits throughout the facilities to ensure compliance to food safety & quality programs and policy, GMPs, and sanitation standards Take action on noncompliant issues &/or notify the appropriate supervisor or manager

Perform sampling and microbiological testing of equipment, facilities, utensils, air, water, etc. to audit sanitation practices and monitor environmental conditions as related to relevant microorganisms

Prepare reports and provide assistance / recommended corrective actions for deficiencies resulting from sanitation audits and environmental monitoring

Collect finished product and raw material samples for evaluation and testing in the QA lab

Perform analytical tests, and product evaluations on raw materials and finished products for compliance to specifications and policy

Perform sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished product

Prepare shipments of samples for microbiological & analytical tests to be performed at an outside laboratory and coordinate shipments with sample shipping clerk to ensure that samples are delivered on time and in good condition

Collect production check sheets, reports and documentation - maintain files according to the company record retention program

Communicate with other departments within the company on out-of-specification products & materials, foreign material issues, and other matters of noncompliance

Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting as needed to support the food safety and quality of our products

Keep informed on current developments & technology, regulatory issues, customer requirements, and other significant issues related to our business and inform QA management as needed

Participate in continuous improvement activities, meetings, committees, seminars, and training events as required

Maintain laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with good laboratory practices

Manage the inventory of laboratory supplies to meet operational requirements

Oversee daily and periodic instrument calibration on laboratory equipment and maintain the QA instrument calibration log as required

Coordinate shelf life testing according to schedule - facilitate sensory and microbial testing, compile results, maintain documentation according to departmental policy

Maintain retention samples for finished products per customer requirements

Qualification

Food SafetyQuality AssuranceHACCP CertificationGFSI KnowledgeAnalytical TestingMicrobiological TestingMicrosoft OfficeProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Perform Quality Control functions in the laboratory and in the manufacturing facilities to include analytical tests, evaluations, and quality audits

Monitor and carry out components of the food safety & quality management system from incoming materials to finished products for compliance to specifications &/or policy and to ensure product quality, safety, & legality

Provide technical support with an emphasis on customer expectations, continuous improvement opportunities, and productivity requirements

Perform routine audits throughout the facilities to ensure compliance to food safety & quality programs and policy, GMPs, and sanitation standards

Take action on noncompliant issues &/or notify the appropriate supervisor or manager