Quality Technician Overview:
PennPak Solutions, in Bethlehem, PA. is seeking a dynamic and self-motived Quality Technician to join our team. This individual will provide Quality oversight during production and have the ability to fill in, as needed, when manufacturing is down. The ideal candidate shall have prior experience in food manufacturing and have flexibility to accommodate the needs associated with an entrepreneurial business start-up.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage, approve, or reject all raw materials, packaging materials, labeling and finished products.
Monitor the facility, personnel, and visitors for adherence to GMPs.
Perform Pre-Operational Inspections per the stated frequencies.
Perform monitoring and verification activities related to food safety and food quality. Activities may include but are not limited to analytical product testing, packaging attribute and weight assessments, label review, food safety verification, sanitation and environmental swabbing, etc.
Ensure adherence to Food Safety and HACCP critical control points and preventive controls.
Lead and manage investigations and corrective actions as appropriate.
Review all production records for legibility, accuracy, and completeness.
Oversee document control within production/quality records to ensure the latest revision of procedures are being used at all times.
Assist with cleaning duties as assigned. The team member will be responsible for their immediate area during standard production and will be assisting with equipment and facility cleaning as needed and directed during down periods.
Engage in learning and working in other areas of production as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the QA Manager.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Proficiency with data entry and basic computer skills required.
Must be able to lift at least 35lbs.
Ability to reach, pull, push, stop and bend frequently.
Ability to stand for approximately 80% of 12-hour shift.
Must be able to problem solve, show a high attention to detail and be very self-motivated.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate
Experience in food manufacturing facility preferred.
Experience in record keeping, data entry and stock management is a plus.
Work Environment:
This position may require working overtime or weekends to meet business needs.
This position is on the manufacturing floor almost constantly. Exposure to allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and soybeans is likely.