Quality Assurance Technician 1

Overview

Quality Assurance Technician 1 Jobs in Rochester, NY at Love Beets Production LLC

Job Overview

The Quality Assurance Technician 1 is responsible for maintaining quality control standards and ongoing quality control objectives, including the company’s inspection and product release programs for incoming, in-process, and finished goods. This role conducts hourly evaluations, audits, plant inspections, and quality system audits, and reports non-conformities while supporting root-cause analysis and corrective action. A minimum of three years of equivalent work experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment is required. The QA Tech 1 reports to the Quality & Food Safety Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining Quality Improvement policies and procedures that meet legal requirements and standards.
• Support the establishment of the plant’s Quality Improvement Program through auditing and close collaboration with the production team.
• Ensure workers engaged in inspection and testing activities conform to GMPs and maintain high productivity and technical integrity.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory testing equipment.
• Utilize basic computer skills to send and receive emails, post information to databases or spreadsheets, and perform basic word processing, including writing non-conformances and GMP audits.
• Enforce all GMP standards.
• Read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Solve practical problems and handle variables in situations with limited standardization. Make effective decisions based on clearly defined procedures and standard practices.
• Work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a team-oriented approach.
• Interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Maintain a positive attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Track data using temperature logs and perform sanitation tunnel water testing.
• Conduct hourly analytical product testing and retain sample testing.
• Provide expertise to teams as needed.
• Maintain quality control standards and ongoing quality control objectives, including inspection and product release programs for incoming, in-process, and finished goods.
• Conduct hourly evaluations, audits, plant inspections, and quality system audits.
• Communicate quality control philosophy to key personnel.
• Provide and oversee inspection activity throughout the production cycle.
• Report non-conformities and advise on quality problems to determine root cause and implement corrective action.
• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Quality & Food Safety Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of statistical tools.
• Ability to develop and follow quality policies, procedures, and measurement systems.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-based skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to use laboratory equipment such as refractometers, titrators, pH meters, color meters, consistometers, gauges, and torque meters.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and timeliness in data recording.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of equivalent work experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree in Food Science/Technology or related field preferred.
• SQF Practitioner with experience implementing, verifying, and validating SQF programs.
• 1–3 years of quality experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing quality policies, procedures, and measurement systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Oracle experience desirable.
• Strong analytical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across departments and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to record data accurately and in a timely manner.

Pay: $18.25 – $19.24 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Title: Quality Assurance Technician 1

Company: Love Beets Production LLC

Location: Rochester, NY

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