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Lead – IQC Quality Auditor – 2nd shift Jobs in La Vergne, TN at Quanta Computer Nashville
Job Overview
Alec’s Ice Cream is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our expanding team at our Petaluma production facility. In this critical role, you will ensure our products consistently meet rigorous standards for food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Working collaboratively across production, sanitation, warehouse, and senior management teams, you will conduct thorough inspections, monitor processes, and maintain comprehensive documentation to uphold our commitment to excellence.
Duties
Conduct regular quality inspections on raw materials, in-process mixes, finished products, and final packaging.
Monitor inbound and outbound shipments to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Verify adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation protocols, and allergen controls throughout production.
Perform pre-operation and post-operation inspections, including ATP and environmental swabbing.
Review and maintain accurate production logs, hold logs, metal detector checks, and temperature monitoring records.
Verify completeness and proper documentation of Clean-in-Place (CIP) and sanitation activities.
Collaborate with production leads to identify, document, and resolve non-conformances or out-of-specification results.
Conduct routine GMP audits to ensure ongoing compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Assist in traceability exercises, mock recalls, and managing QA hold inventory.
Support third-party audits and regulatory inspections (FDA, USDA, and SQF).
Maintain organized and accessible QA records to facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
Confirm proper staging and accurate lot-code tracking of next-day ingredients and packaging.
Verify production line setup and sanitation prior to morning operations.
Coordinate with warehouse and sanitation leads to ensure smooth shift transitions.
Skills & Qualifications
Understanding of Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline (preferred).
Minimum of 3 years QA/QC experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably dairy or ice cream.
Certifications in HACCP, PCQI, or as an SQF Practitioner are highly desirable but not mandatory.
Strong familiarity with SQF, FSMA, USDA regulations, HACCP principles, GMPs, allergen management, and environmental monitoring.
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with data entry systems.
Ability to work comfortably in cold environments, including freezer and cooler areas.
Physical capability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand or walk for extended periods, and maintain flexibility in scheduling as needed.
Join Alec’s Ice Cream and contribute to our mission of producing exceptional products with unwavering quality standards!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Quality assurance: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
HACCP Certification (Preferred)
Safe Quality Food Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Petaluma, CA 94952 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Petaluma, CA 94952: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Lead – IQC Quality Auditor – 2nd shift
Company: Quanta Computer Nashville
Location: La Vergne, TN
