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Fresca Mexican Foods is a premier manufacturer of heat-pressed, hand-stretched flour and corn tortillas. Our SQF certified world-class facility is located in Caldwell, Idaho. For 45 years, Fresca has been manufacturing and supplying our customers with the highest quality products using the finest ingredients and time-tested formulations, manufacturing processes, and freezing techniques. Today, Fresca produces about 3 million tortillas per day, employs over 180 full-time employees and serves customers world-wide.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for efficiently and accurately performing tasks related to the testing of product, setting of samples, and follow-thru on several Quality Assurance programs.

Hours:

• Day Shift: 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Swing Shift: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Night Shift 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM)

Pay:

$15.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience

Shift Differential = $3.00 per hour between hours 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM

$1500 sign on bonus! (paid 180 days after start date)

Essential Functions:

• Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items
• Perform testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
• Involvement in product weight control, temperatures, packaging, etc.
• Obtain and maintain HACCP certification within company guidelines
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be exceptionally detailed orientated with strong organizational skills
• Must have exemplary listening skills, a positive attitude and enjoy working in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Experience and Education:

• High School diploma/GED
• Previous experience working in a Quality Control or related position
• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing plant
• Experience with Good Manufacturing (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) and/or HACCP practices

Physical Demands:

• Light to moderate physical effort may be required
• May be required to lift 30lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach and move around machinery for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in varying working climates, i.e., temperatures may vary from very hot to very cold

Benefits

Fresca offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, 401 (K) with match, years of service bonuses, and more.

Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Fresca Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.