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The FSQA Technician I performs quality control checks on materials and products during the production cycle to ensure items meet quality standard and safety regulations. The FSQA Technician I reports to the FSQA Supervisor
Job Functions:
Perform inspections real-time on coffee, single-serve cups, bags, and other types of packaging to ensure every product is produced within required parameters.
Perform inspections throughout the process to ensure quality standards and evaluate work performed by production and QA techs.
Assure all products meet specification requirements and follow HARPC and Global Food Safety guidelines to ensure the finished product meets food safety and quality requirements.
Perform quality checks (color, % moisture, density, grind analysis, weights, packaging date codes, packaging integrity, brewing performance, etc.) of product startups and ongoing basis during production.
Record and document inspection results and compare to expected results to identify record quality failures to be corrected.
Input accurate results from testing into a quality database and complete all required documentation of laboratory samples and testing results.
Identify and segregate nonconforming goods for proper disposition and notify QA QA Specialist, leads or assistant manager
Check that raw materials or components involved in the production process are of suitable quality.
Visually inspect returned goods delivered by warehouse and, if required, perform analysis on goods and record results.
Conduct relevant testing of products on hold and rework/reclaim coffee.
Assist with the investigation of customer complaints and quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
Perform general daily housekeeping in work area to maintain a quality/safe working environment.
Collect, organize, and set up product samples for sensory evaluation.
Calibrate and maintain lab equipment such as moisture analyzers, scales, brewers, color meter, etc.
Follow all policies, procedures, standards, safety, and GMP requirements.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed and performing other duties as requested by management.
1-2 years’ experience with quality inspection, auditing, data collection, and testing.
Experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office and Office-based database systems.
Ability to understand department documents
Ability to display sound logic and attention to details.
Ability to communicate comfortably and work with co-workers in a team environment. Ability to follow a schedule, as well as verbal and written instructions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in a program such as quality technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sound Math skills e.g. Percent Calculations, averages, means, standard deviation etc.
Respond quickly to information request from internal and external customers.