Southside Processing Inc. is a custom seafood processing facility currently seeking a full-time QA technician. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, leadership skills, and detail-oriented.
This position is responsible for close monitoring of the manufacturing process and document control. QA ensures compliance to current the Good Manufacturing Practices, as well, responsible for interpreting and implementing all relevant food industry regulations. This position will report directly to the Preventive Control Program Manager.

Job Details

Employment Type
Permanent, Full-time, 8 hours per day, $33 per hour
Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. It can be required to be available some Sundays and holidays.

Job Title
Quality Control Assistant

Responsibilities:
Transport, set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment such us scales and thermometers.
Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using quick lab test, non-destructive test such as sensory evaluation and other non-destructive testing methods
Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
Organize and report test results
Conduct the training program for new employees and yearly refresh training.
Responsible for knowing and ensuring all Procedure Descriptions, SOPs, and Sanitation and Allergen Programs are distributed to pertinent supervisors and personnel.
Responsible for training and monitoring all employees to comply with Preventive Control Program (PCP) and Food Safety Program.
Provides continuous visual monitoring of the plant environment, cleaning and sanitation.
Responsible for enforcing general Good Manufacturing Practices, and health and safety policies within the plant.
Responsible for setting, checking, maintaining, monitoring and instituting Corrective Actions as required and entering all CAs into the Corrective Action Log.
Responsible for quality assurance activities on the premises.
Responsible for developing product specifications.
Responsible for validating and/or completing forms.
Review labels and raw material documentation prior to their release into inventory.
May assist with research and development of new products.
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of Food Safety Certification and Labelling
Additional classroom and on-the-job training are required for certification in non-destructive testing.
Previous experience as a coach or teaching.
Strongly organized analytical thinker with ability to maintain keen attention to detail.
Capable of preparing reports.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume including your educational accomplishments, employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position. If you are interested in joining our team, please send a PDF copy of your resume in confidence to .