Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift

Summary: Ferrara is a company focused on quality assurance in food processing, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure that quality standards and programs are met. The technician will conduct analytical lab checks and collaborate with production to address QA issues. Responsibilities: - Adheres to all company policies and procedures - Be a guide and leader for quality and food safety standards - Performs plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor - Determine root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and report on holds - Performs quality checks for QA programs in the facility - Ensures compliance with BRC standards through internal auditing - Perform analytical lab calibrations and verifications - Conducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methods - Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to FFC safety methods - Conducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HARPC requirements - Conducts packaging inspections for startup and throughout the shift - Conducts through changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabs - Participates in glass, brittle plastic inspection - Review of in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements - Able to take initiative and suggest improvements - Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Ability to work overtime - Ability to work varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs - Knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipment - Required knowledge of GMPs/SOPs - Strong communication skills - Confident in communicating and coaching - Peer coaching acceptance required - Promotes teamwork - Good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills - Be at work as scheduled and in a timely manner - Must have an HS Diploma or GED - Required knowledge of food processing and food safety - Food or pharmaceutical industry experience - 1 – 3 years minimum in food or pharmaceutical industries in QA/QC - Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite Preferred Qualifications: - Recent College Graduates (Food Science, Chemistry, or related field highly preferred but NOT required) Required Skills: Laboratory equipment operation, Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Root cause analysis, Analytical testing, BRC standards compliance, Critical Control Point (CCP) verification, Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC), Packaging inspection, Changeover inspection with ATP swabs, Glass and brittle plastic inspection, Documentation Practices (GDP), Food processing knowledge, Food safety knowledge, Pharmaceutical industry QA/QC, Microsoft Office, Coaching Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, A 401(k), Paid time off (PTO), Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance