Technician I, Quality Assurance (2nd Shift)

Job Title: QA Tech ICompany Information: Monogram Foods Solutions is a leading manufacturer and marketer of value-added meat products, snacks and appetizers. Monogram specializes in strategic co-packing, private label and branded business, with both owned brands and licensed brands. Monogram’s broad portfolio of products includes beef jerky, bacon jerky, turkey jerky, meat sticks, pickled sausages and pickled eggs, smoked sausage, hotdogs, pre-cooked bacon, bacon, corndogs, mini corndogs, pancake and sausage, potato skins, onion rings, breaded cheese strips, cheese curds, jalapeno poppers, breaded mushrooms, breaded vegetables, and other value-added foods.Work Location: Bristol, INDepartment # Quality Assurance 108Supervises OthersReports to: QA SupervisorPosition Summary, Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent in this position will assist the Quality Assurance Supervisor in ensuring compliance with all of Monogram’s Manufacturing Quality and Food Safety Policies and Guidelines, the individual will play a key role in our company’s commitment to the production of the highest quality, safe foods. The team member will also be responsible for ensuring quality products and processes by conducting tests, reporting results and supporting manufacturing operations.Job Requirements Responsibilities And Tasks Are Written As FollowsEnsure operational processes are in compliance and report all non-compliance to Operational/QA Management.Ensure products are manufactured using approved formulations. Confirm HACCP and SSOP checks are completed as required by the facility’s regulatory programs/ monitor daily label checks, code date checks, HACCP, operational, thermometer checks and calibration requirements. Examine existing approaches and techniques, engage in problem solving activities and perform root cause analysis. Ensure no injurious or adulterated product enters commerce. Communicate and understand all instructions given by management on projects with minimal supervision.Monitor quality of incoming raw materials and finished products, including organoleptic evaluations, and perform specification testing on certain raw materials as needed. All other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation And ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a food production facility Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, and have the ability to adapt to industry specific programs Excellent verbal and written skills as well leadership, interpersonal, and problem solving skillsMust have the flexibility to adapt to different shifts as required by production needsProficient in math and science skillsLanguage SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skills.Bi-Lingual a plusPhysical RequirementsThe physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited to: Stand on concrete up to 8-10 hours per dayWorking on slippery wet floorsWorking in freezer temperaturesWorking in high ambient temperaturesExposure to fryer smokeExposure to high humidity Potential exposure to chemicalsHand/eye coordination Lift 50 lbs.Walk/stand 100% of shift Push/pull 60 lbs.Handling (holding, grasping)Bending, twisting, and lifting In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.NOTE: This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.