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Quality Assurance Technician**$500 Sign on Bonus ( $250 paid at 3 months of employment & $250 paid at 6 months of employment)This position pays $16.00 an hourThis is a 3rd shift position ( 11pm-7a) flexibility requiredQuality Assurance technician tests and inspects products in the manufacturing environment to ensure the quality of the product. The technician works on a variety of products in all phases of production. The QA will work in the lab examining products, taking samples, and conducting experiments to ensure that customer and company specifications are met. The QA Technician will report any defects and make recommendations for improvements. The Quality Assurance department of the company aims to stop wasteful production of poor quality products and helps to ensure that customers do not receive malfunctioning products. The Quality Assurance technician monitors the operation to ensure product is manufactured and handled properly (Sanitation Operations & GMP's).Position Duties/ Responsibilities:Inspect product through sensory evaluation for defectsInspect finish product for correctnessCheck product for specified colors, textures, etcTest raw material, ingredients, packaged finished products, packing materialsDetermine overall product quality by conducting and evaluating various product testsUse test equipment to determine if product meets customer specificationsConduct quality checks on production floor documents to ensure completeness and accuracyUse measuring equipment, electronic equipment, scales to perform testing and analysisConsult with QA Supervisor regarding any defects; aids in recommendations for improvement and correctionsObserve product, processes and plant environment for any possible hazardsExamine materials and ingredients from supplier to ensure compliance with specificationsInspect final product made with materials from supplierPerform direct observation on SOP' and GMP's and record resultsAccurately complete required documents and forms required for recordkeepingReview HACCP records to ensure that HACCP requirements are met and properly documentedKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust move with sense of urgency; time management skills are essentialAbility to think, comprehend and retain large amounts of informationKeen observation and evaluation abilityAbility to make sound decisions under pressureAbility to work under minimal supervisor; self motivated to produce resultsEducation/Experience:High school diploma or GEDTwo (2) year of prior Quality Control experience is required; preferably in a food manufacturing settingWork Environment:Will work in environment where safety precautions are required to be followedProtective gear such as gloves, work boots, and smocks required at all timesWill work around moving machineryAvailability to work outside of normally scheduled shift hours and work overtime when requiredPhysical Demands:Light to moderate physical effort requiredRegularly required to walk, reach, bend and stand for long periods of time throughout the dayMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsWill be expected to perform other related duties and assignments as requested or directedChairmans Foods is an EEO Employer and conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the hiring process.