Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Wellness resources

Title: Quality Assurance Technician / Backup SQF Practitioner

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager / SQF Practitioner

Scope of Position

The QA Technician is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day integration of Company Policies and Quality Standards throughout the production of Whitley’s products. As the secondary SQF Practitioner, this critical role requires functioning as the Primary SQF Practitioner in the QA Manager’s absence.

This is a full-time position, year-round.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and lead a culture of food safety

• Monitor and interact daily with production departments and processes, ensuring the effective application of Food Safety/ Quality requirements throughout the manufacturing process, securing compliance with all company, regulatory and GFSI standards

• Work closely with production staff, supervisors and management to identify and address food safety and quality issues, and drive continuous improvement

• Ensure materials, work-in-progress and finished goods meet internal and customer specifications, taking appropriate and immediate action when non-conformances are noted

• Conduct and lead Internal Audits

• Assist with and conduct employee training related to Food Safety/Quality

• Maintain and execute Environmental Monitoring procedures according to schedule

• Adhere to and execute Company policies and procedures.

• Administer, review and manage retention of QAFS documentation

• Coordinate with other departments in support of company operations

• May perform tasks for other departments, as needed

Back Ups

• The QA Manager will cover duties in the QA Technician’s absence.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing and sitting, from desk to production floor

• Ability to withstand varying temperatures and humidity

• Work may require lifting, reaching, bending, pulling or pushing; ability to lift up to 25lbs, or up to 50lbs with assistance

• Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and GMPs

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (oral and written) are required

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalent

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with proficiency highly preferred

• Prior knowledge of HACCP Principles, Preventive Controls and/or Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Certification is preferred

Performance Metrics

To be determined by the associate and QA Manager