Quality Assurance Technician

Pennant Ingredients provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Pennant Ingredients offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k with employer match, Dental, Vision, vacation, paid holidays, and training, but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all food safety and quality protocols are followed.
• Conduct all processes associated with the inspection, and release of finished goods.
• Report and react to any non-conformances and or abnormal observations or notifications as they occur.
• Support the Manufacturing, Distribution, Sanitation, Maintenance, Development and Administration staffs as appropriate.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Support and follow all QA programs and initiatives.
  • Conduct finished good evaluations.
    • Analytical
    • Physical
    • Sensory
    • Comparative Cuttings
  • Conduct and Communicate evaluation results and any non-conformances.
  • Conduct inbound inspection programs including COA reviews and maintenance.
  • Monitor supply inventories and request supplies when needed.
  • Conduct, communicate and maintain daily GMP, and process audit results to support continuous improvement.
  • Retain and Maintain item samples.
  • Monitor and report trial run results.
  • Support HACCP
  • Communicate Food safety and Quality expectations to other departments.
  • Audit processes and help to identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Accurately complete required forms/checklists
  • Assist and participate in QA projects and QA team.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
  • Data entry into computers

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• AAS degree preferred.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing operation and understanding of Good Manufacturing practices.
• Adhere to food safety guidelines.
• General understanding of Retail Baking Equipment and practices
• General understanding of Evaluation protocols including Analytical and Physical test methods
• Basic Computer skills including word and spreadsheet applications.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to read and understand English instructions.
• Understanding of weights and measures.
• Follow Safety Rules.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
• Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.

Work Environment

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Regularly walks up and down stairs throughout the day.
• Use a computer keyboard and monitor more than 15% of total work time.
• Works in a commercial kitchen environment as well as a manufacturing environment
• Not all areas are environmentally controlled.
• Employee must adhere to all bakery, safety policies & procedures.
• Handles potential allergens, wheat, milk, egg and soy products.
• Company supplied uniforms are required.
• Hearing protection required.
• Non-slip, safety steel toed shoes required.
• Safety glasses required.

Compensation:

• Hourly compensation is based on skills and experience, ranging from $19.00 - $24.00