Qa Technician - D Shift (7Pm-7Am)

Materne North America is a privately held company committed to offering families healthy and convenient snack solutions under its umbrella brand GoGo squeeZ . Materne North America is a subsidiary of Groupe MOM, also the owner of the Pom Potes brand, the market leader in France for convenient snack pouches for families. Since 1998, over 2 billion of Materne's innovative pouches have been sold around the world to share at breakfast, in lunchboxes, in cars, on the run, at games and always with a smile.

Materne North America is focused on being the market leader in providing solutions to help active families with fun, smart and innovative snacks in forms and tastes that kids love. Launched in 2008, GoGo squeeZ is the first squeezable, resealable, no-mess, 100% fruit, all-natural, no-sugar-added fruit-based snack for kids in the U.S. Today GoGo squeeZ is available at Whole Foods, Costco, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, and most major Grocery stores as well as at leading convenience store chains including 7-11 and WaWa, in KFC ‘Lil Bucket Kids Meals, and at high altitudes on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. GoGo squeeZ is also found online at Amazon.com and Diapers.com.

Job Summary:

This position will have primary responsibility for coordinating and performing QA lab activities, including document review, inspection of product samples, microbiological testing, environmental swabbing, and periodic calibrations.

This position is for End of Week Nights; Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday from 7:00pm-7:00am. The rate of pay for this position is $22.12 per hour. This wage will include a $4.00 night shift differential.

Job Duties:

• Perform GMP audits and CIP inspections in the processing areas
• Responsible for all Quality lab activities. This includes the analysis of all finished product and sensory analysis.
• Provide support and back up for the Quality Auditors as needed.
• Investigate FSQIR (Food Safety and Quality Incident) and non-conforming materials on the line. Follow up with the production team as needed.
• Perform routine calibrations on the lab analysis equipment and maintain calibration records.
• Reviews documentation related to non-conforming product and places product on hold as applicable. Assists with releases as necessary.
• Perform line and environmental swabbing and sampling on a routine or needed basis.
• Perform analytical testing on retention and incubation samples.
• Review daily production paper works and follow up on any issues observed or documentation errors.
• Maintaining the inventory and submitting requests for quality supplies.

• Other duties as assigned, and willingness to be cross trained in other areas of Quality Assurance
• Seek opportunities to improve processes to enhance quality and share those ideas with the Quality Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)

Education:

• Technical / Trade school preferred
• High School Diploma/GED is required

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct audits
• Ability to communicate efficiently in English and provide accurate and timely information to co-workers
• Ability to remain highly organized
• Knowledge of GMP’s and quality systems
• Knowledge of HACCP and GFSI principles
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & ERP systems)

Materne, North America offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Retirement & Savings Plans, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.