Quality Assurance Specialist
Company: Fresca Mexican Foods
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Fresca Mexican Foods is a premier manufacturer of heat-pressed,
hand-stretched flour and corn tortillas. Our SQF certified
world-class facility is located in Caldwell, Idaho. For 45 years,
Fresca has been manufacturing and supplying our customers with the
highest quality products using the finest ingredients and time
--tested formulations, manufacturing processes, and freezing
techniques. Today, Fresca produces about 3 million tortillas per
day, employs over 180 full-time employees and serves customer's
world-wide.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Description:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for
efficiently and accurately performing tasks related to the testing
of product, setting of samples, and follow-thru on several Quality
Assurance programs.
Hours:
Day Shift: 5:30AM-2:00PM
Swing Shift: 1:30 PM-10:00PM
Night Shift: 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM
Pay:
$15.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience
Shift Differential = $3.00 per hour between hours 5:30 PM to 5:30
AM
$1500 sign on bonus! (paid 180 days after start date)
Essential Functions:
Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality
inspections on all related items
Perform testing of finished products, raw materials and associated
items as required.
Involvement in product weight control, temperatures, packaging,
etc.
Obtain and maintain HACCP certification within company
guidelines
Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system
requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory,
customer and SQF requirements
Maintain communication with other departments, management and
employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may
restrict the efficiency of production
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate
format, and completed with required information. Ensure all
required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing
of all required PPE in designated areas
Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food
quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food
quality related issues to management immediately
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Must be exceptionally detailed orientated with strong
organizational skills
Must have exemplary listening skills, a positive attitude and enjoy
working in a team environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred Experience and Education:
High School diploma/GED
Previous experience working in a Quality Control or related
position
Previous experience working in a food manufacturing plant
Experience with Good Manufacturing (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF)
and/or HACCP practices
Physical Demands:
Light to moderate physical effort may be required
May be required to lift 30lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach and move around machinery
for long periods of time
Must be able to work in varying working climates, i.e.,
temperatures may vary from very hot to very cold
Benefits
Fresca offers a competitive benefits package including medical,
dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, 401 (K) with
match, years of service bonuses, and more.
Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and
background check.
Fresca Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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