
Accomplished Quality Assurance Technician at US Waffle Company, skilled in auditing and equipment calibration. Proactively ensured compliance with SQF and GMP standards, enhancing product quality by 20%. Demonstrated strong communication skills, effectively addressing food safety issues. Adept at documentation and reporting, contributing to streamlined operations and improved regulatory adherence.
Knowledge of SQF, GMP"s, SOP's, HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements. Report any/ all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision. Perform related duties assigned by quality supervisor or other leadership. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Able to lift 50 to 70lbs. Able to work extended hours, avaliable to work overtime and weekend work as required. Conduct audit of production in process and of the finished product to ensure compliance with all product specifications, customer requirements and regulatory regulations. Conduct pre-operational inspection of production area after sanitation to ensure adequate cleaning of production line and production area. Conduct timely audits of production process and finished products as stated in the QA SOP's. Verify correct lot numbers being used at the mixing stations and compare with Plex entries. Responsible for retaining shift samples and evaluating. Collect micro samples of product as required. Conduct equipment calibrations as indicated in the SOP's as required when the need arises due to broken or damaged equipment. Effectively communicate any food safety and food quality issues or operational issues to the QA supervisor and/or a member of management to initiate immediate corrections. Review and correction of daily shift documentation from QA and production. Pulling retains for review when necessary due to a customer complaint. Making copies of check sheets and other documents as needed. Ensuring that product is placed on HOLD status in Plex when necessary. Follow all plant GMP's, SSOP's, and safety rules. Miscellaneous duties as assigned.