QA Technician - Food Manufacturing

Shearer's Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer's is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer's has been awarded the food industry's highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer's is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer's Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable-and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Quality Assurance Technician

Monday to Friday - 6.00am to 2.00pm

Starting Pay $23.00/hr

Overview

Assists and trains facilities in the development and implementation of SQF and Shearer's Quality and Food Safety systems and procedures. Coordinates activities and meetings required to support these programs. Assures corrective action follow up and completion. Coordinates internal quality and food safety systems audits, tracks and reports on corrective actions. Evaluates opportunities for continuous improvement and supports plants in the development and implementation of those projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Supports QA Manager relative to quality and food safety by writing plant work instructions and procedures, evaluating

processes, developing standards, etc.

* Technical resource and coach for Production in SQF standards and Food Safety plan requirements.

* Administers plant change management program

* Conduct training and support implementation of Shearer's Quality and Food Safety systems

* Manage document control in the plant and ensure the procedures are reviewed by the owners according to policy. Manages

document change control within the plant.

* Manage and organize the plant QFSS library

* Coordinates Plant Self Internal Audits to assess compliance of the plant to Quality and Food Safety System requirements

* Assists QA Manager during SQF, AIB, or other 3rd party or customer audits

* Report on and track corrective actions relative to SQF, AIB, and other 3rd party or customer audits.

* Monitors the CAPA completion progress of the facility

* Conducts required risk assessments with QA Manager and reviews them annually.

* Assist facilities in initiating as well as participating in continuous improvement projects

* Where needed, provides support to the plant regarding validation of new and transferred products.

* Partners with Quality Engineer and uses tools such as Infinity QS to assess process capability, evaluate current specifications

against capability and align specifications with current capability or drive improvement to bridge gaps

* Serve as back up plant PCQI and SQF Practitioner

* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Work Experience

* High school or equivalent degree required; a two-year technical or bachelor's degree is preferred

* High school or equivalent, 3 - 5 years in Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing environment

* Two year technical or Bachelor's degree, 0 - 2 years in Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing environment

* Understanding of food safety, FSMA, SQF/GFSI and basic food regulatory requirements.

Quality Control Regulatory Specialist w/ Certifications Preferred - HACCP, SQF, PCQI

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Basic understanding of math and Statistical Process Control

* Experience in maintaining quality and food safety programs such as HACCP

* Interpersonal skills

* Communication skills

* Listening skills * Organizational skills * Computer skills * Ability to read and comprehend written material * Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences * Ability to design and implement corrective action plans * Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

* Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time

* Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach

* Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Vision Requirements

* Close vision

* Distance vision

* Color vision

* Ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

The Quality Assurance Specialist position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:

* Exposure to high temperatures

* Fumes or airborne particles

* Moving mechanical parts and vibration

* Loud noise level

* Allergens

* Hot surfaces

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.