Quality Assurance Technician I Austin

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role. 

About Fresh Texas

As the largest fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processor in South Texas, Fresh Texas has been delivering the highest quality products to our customers for over forty years. We source only the highest quality ingredients to deliver great tasting, healthy products to our customers. With exciting innovation, we keep growing!
 

Fresh Texas is proud to offer high quality and healthy foods to our communities! Do you want to grow with a trusted and established company? We offer great career paths! Come grow with us!

Job Overview

This position will be responsible for providing support to the plant and maintenance of the quality assurance program. Other duties will include overseeing the quality and safety of all products and processes. Reports to Quality Assurance Manager/supervisor. Back-up: In the event a QA technician is absent, QA Management will assign duties to a qualified QA team member or perform the required duties.

Job Duties

• Provide support to Quality assurance management and other department managers as required
• Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance, may become actively involved as required to meet schedules and resolve problems.
• Responsible for organizing and submitting QA records as requested/required
• Maintain inventory of QA supplies etc.… as required
• Provide support to the plant and provide “hands on” leadership and support in the development, implementation, daily operations, and maintenance of the quality assurance program
• Have general knowledge of Quality Manufacturing Systems
• Assist in utilizing productivity software
• Confer with Management team on Quality issues
• Confer with QA Mgr. on laboratory projects
• Prepare product samples for third party laboratory/call for pick up as needed.
• Support HACCP and Control Point data collection
• May Perform HACCP audits, report’s findings to the department quality manager for changes/improvements in overall program as directed
• Perform audits on all documentation (Quality Assurance) as assigned
• Verify calibration standards and requirements
• Participates in QA/supervisor meetings and food safety meetings and provides food safety awareness to all departments.
• Have general knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
• participate in Food safety/regulatory Audits
• Food Safety Trained (HACCP, GFSI) Minimum (or must complete within 60 days) Certified preferred

Benefits

• Complete insurance package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance. 

• Several low-cost supplemental plans. 

• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match. 

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. 

• A variety of bonus opportunities including attendance and referral programs. 

• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year. 

• Education/Experience: 6 months plus of progressive related experience and/ or training; in a food production facility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Knowledge of (HACCP/GFSI) Minimum *(Certified preferred.)
• Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, customers and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to accurately perform basic mathematics; work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical interference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in writing, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to use basic laboratory equipment; must be computer literate.

EEO Statement

Fresh Texas is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or protected veteran, or other non-merit factor.