Safety Technician jobs in Monroe, LA

Summary
The QA Technician is responsible for production support and ensuring that we are sending out a quality product. S/he performs a variety of quality control tests/inspections and/or standard microbiological, chemical, physical, or sensory testing and assays on products, materials, components, etc. at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards. The position will have a direct interface with production and maintenance personnel to ensure product output while maintaining high quality standards through in-house testing of raw material and finished goods.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
•Follow company work and safety policies and instructions
•Comprehend and perform routine QA line checks
•Production checks including but not limited to codes, labels, fill weights, etc.
•Performing sensory on finished goods
•Responsible for quality of labels, lids, boxes, code dates, and general condition ofproduct
•Preventing food safety and quality problems by stopping production when necessary,quarantining product believed to be in non-compliance with Neighbors standards, andescalating issues to personnel with authority to initiate action
•Maintain HACCP and SQF quality records
•Follows and champions all Food Safety and GMP procedures
•Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
•HS Diploma or GED required
•Associate degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or other related field,preferred

Experience
•2 years’ experience working as a lab technician is desired
•Experience in food manufacturing is a plus