Quality Assurance Technician

Overview

The incumbent is responsible for collecting data and completing reports regarding QA activities to ensure production output and processes comply with applicable standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform random quality checks on various products and processes.
• Perform pre-operational sanitation checks.
• Perform random weight checks.
• Perform temperature checks on products and processing rooms.
• Analyze water samples using test kits.
• Ensure that soap dispensers, sanitizers and foot baths are replenished.
• Perform swab tests on equipment.
• Observe work practices to ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, HACCP and Good Personal Hygiene.
• Apply corrective actions whenever there are deviations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to meet the needs and expectations of the company.
• Conduct supplier and retail audits.
• Coordinate and control documented information.
• Ensure facility complies with and adheres to regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accurate daily reports on all checks made.
• Conduct training to create and maintain a quality culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, Associate degree in agriculture or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality control.
• Training in ISO quality management systems, HACCP, SQF and GMP.
• An effective communicator with the ability to prepare and present data and reports.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.