QA Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Growing ready to eat refrigerated food manufacturer with 30+years in the business looking to hire a skilled Quality Assurance Technician. Person applying must not only want to be part of a growing team but also must want to contribute to the growth.

Reports directly to the QA Manager and QA Supervisor if manager is unavailable. The QA Technician must be able to work closely and effectively with the QA team, production, warehouse, and janitorial personnel. The QA Technician will be responsible for monitoring the safety and quality of all products being produced while upholding the standards of SQF/FSMA and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma and 1year relatable experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Perform physical duties, including but not limited to pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, and walking.
• Basic math and Basic computer operation skills.
• Food Handlers Certification (preferred).
• Spanish and English speaking is highly desirable.
• High level of organizational skills, including written and verbal communication, creative problem solving, and commitment to company goals
• Knowledge of food safety principles, able to follow directions, has attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hrs. per week.

Duties will include but not limited to:

· Ensuring the Quality and Food Safety of our products.

· Observing GMPs, SOPs and SSOPs are being followed throughout production.

· Perform Pre-op with production personnel.

· Monitoring and implementing food safety procedures.

· Directly Observe that CCPs are being met and recorded according to HACCP program.

· Calibration/Verification of thermometers, pH meters and scales.

· Monitoring recipes and ingredients being used. Inspection of in process and finished goods products.

· Inspection of in process and finished goods products.

· Testing and verification of X-ray machine and Metal Detector.

· Filling out daily logs and verification forms.

· Assisting with sampling and packing samples for Lab testing.

· Assisting with label auditing.

· Assisting with ingredient auditing.

· Reporting any quality/food safety issues to supervisors/managers to be resolved in a timely manner.

· Play an active role in resolving quality/food safety issues.

· Provide perspective on continued improvement for food safety program and HACCP plans.

· Assist SQF Practitioner as needed.

· Other job duties will be assigned as needed.

Training Requirements:

• HACCP (Certification)
• Food Handler (Certification)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77085 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77085: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person