Overview
Quality Assurance Tech Jobs in Baltimore, MD at Halperns
WHO WE ARE
At Ghirardelli, we’re on a mission to become a one billion dollar brand and beyond. We want to be every consumer’s first choice of premium chocolate, and we believe we can do that through our products and the way we do business, which are all inspired by our brand commitment to Making Life A Bite Better. We are a company committed to both personal and professional growth and believe that each employee contributes directly to Ghirardelli’s growth and success.
The Quality Assurance Technician I (QA Tech I) is responsible for testing and inspecting products and processes at various points in the manufacturing process to ensure adherence to company quality & food safety standards. The role is responsible for establishing and executing the disposition of products that do not meet company quality standards and is responsible for performing and documenting quality and food safety results as required to ensure all products meet Ghirardelli’s quality standards and food safety requirements.
Requirements:
Scope of Responsibilities
Conduct analytical testing of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished product to assure company standards are met. Tests may include, but not be limited to color, particle size, fat content, moisture content, viscosity, pH, count per pound, free fatty acid and peroxide value, and flavor
Conduct case cutting product analysis to evaluate product quality and prevent large-scale issues
Utilize Good Laboratory Practices when conducting testing, handling out of specification results, labeling solutions, and recording data
Maintain proper calibration and verification of laboratory equipment and document results in the Internal Control Plan. Take appropriate action to correct equipment deviations
Conduct co-manufacturing product analysis on retain samples and maintain records
Utilize an electronic record-keeping system to ensure testing results are in compliance
Monitor electronic weight and attribute system to ensure compliance to company weight and quality standards. Communicate deviations to the appropriate department for corrective action
Hold non-conforming raw materials, packaging materials, WIP and finished product
Investigate and troubleshoot non-conformities and recommend appropriate disposition for product not meeting company quality standards
Conduct Food Safety and Quality audits of production lines and records to ensure product being produced meets established standards
Conduct environmental sampling at the required frequency, adhering to the Environmental Monitoring Program
Verify and document proper allergen cleanup after production changeovers
Create documents as needed and ensure that documents being utilized accurately reflect current processes and methodology
Assist in training new technicians
Maintain the laboratory and work areas according to 5s standards
Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customers upon requests
Recommend modifications of quality and production standards to achieve optimum quality
Special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Compensation: 26.50
Title: Quality Assurance Tech
Company: Halperns
Location: Baltimore, MD
