Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician at 8th Avenue Food & Provisions

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for the examination of products to ensure all quality standards and procedures are met, aligning with both legislative requirements and customer specifications. This role demands a high level of attention to detail, strictly adhering to the organization's quality policies, and proactively identifying defects or production errors to prevent problematic materials from entering the supply chain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform equipment calibration
• Perform swab test
• Retain sample
• Collect microbial test sample
• Pre-op check
• Routine line checks (labels, package, raw material, coding, sealing, metal detection)
• Perform lab test
• Review and verify operator check sheets to ensure accuracy of information
• Record filing
• Cover duties of other QA technicians in their absence
• Monitor implementation of GMP and quality-related SOP(s) at production floor level; assist with staff training
• Segregate problematic product
• Assist in customer complaint investigation
• Report any food safety/quality issue and GMP non-conformance
• Monitor QA supply level and restock supply when needed
• Take responsibility for own performance and complete work in a timely, consistent and accurate manner
• Demonstrate reliability and time management through attendance, break times and other related duties
• Perform other functions/activities as assigned from time to time

Education & Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 2 years’ experience working in a similar role in a food manufacturing setting preferred
• Basic GMP; basic microbiology an asset
• Detail-oriented, quick learner, possesses good judgment and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to accommodate rotating shifts including weekends per the production schedule
• An organized problem-solver, able to prioritize effectively
• Ability to learn our business and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment
• Basic computer skills; Windows MS Office
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; a second language is an asset

Physical Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Frequent use of chemicals and other cleaning agents using appropriate and recommended PPE
• Frequent walking
• Standing for up to 12 hours
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional bending, twisting, kneeling

Key skills/competency

• Quality Control
• Food Safety
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Calibration
• Lab Testing
• Product Inspection
• Documentation
• Swab Testing
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving