QA Technician
RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- GMP monitoring and implementation
- Conduct chemistry testing for process water and finished products
- Ability to learn job duties in timely manner and demonstrate competency
- Assist with department coverage as needed, including QA Technician and CIP/Sanitation support
- Perform CIPs and sanitation according to Minimum Sanitation Requirements
- Maintain compliance with BTB Quality, Food Safety and Food Defense programs
- Management of the GACs, Mineral Batching skid, CIP skid and other water process equipment (filter changes, cleaning in Place, daily readings, maintenance. etc.).
- Champion of QMS on shift, ensure compliance with all BlueTriton Quality Programs.
- Execution of required department checks and ownership over lab, lab equipment, water processing, and chemical room
- Lead and drive all BlueTriton food safety initiatives to ensure the production of safe and high quality products.
- Provide all necessary support for internal /external audits and provide sustainable corrective/ preventive actions for gaps.
- Commitment to Safety process, knowledge, and participation
- Ability to trend analytical data and perform root cause analysis
- Support production on the shift by, but not limited to: Major maintenance, Glass Break, training of operators, give accesses, quality incident trouble shooting
- Work with other departments in leading/teaching/educating factory employees in quality control systems.
- Review daily quality checks for all lines to make release decisions, including coaching line operators for missing documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry a plus or relevant field or equivalent work experience
- Strong understanding of quality systems and processes
- Possess strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interact with all plant personnel and vendors
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems and strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Must exhibit strong leadership skills, initiative, and ability to adapt to changes
- Must be detail oriented and possess a high level of organization
- Commitment to Safety process, knowledge, and participation
- Must be flexible with work hours to accommodate department demands