Quality Assurance Technician

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Description :

Hours : 1st Shift (6 : 00 am - 2 : 00 pm) Monday - Friday

Location : GoMacro Facility in Viola, WI

Why join the GoMacro team?

We're a company that is driven by a unique core ideology we call The GoMacro Way, which is based upon authenticity, generosity, and compassion for people and the planet. We operate with integrity, we create with passion, and we conduct ourselves with humility. We seek growth-minded people who are inspired by challenges, encouraged by camaraderie, and excited about being leaders at every level. Become part of a team where everyone is heard, valued, and empowered to influence positive change in their local and global community.

How GoMacro's history shapes who we are today?

During her 2003 battle with cancer, co-founder Amelia Kirchoff created the first MacroBar recipe in her kitchen on the Wisconsin family farm. In the years following, Amelia and her daughter and co-founder Jola began spreading awareness for the power of a balanced, plant-based lifestyle through GoMacro's healthy and delicious MacroBars, which are now available in stores nationwide.

Today, our work is still guided by the values upon which Jola and Amelia built GoMacro : Live Long, Eat Positive, Give Back, Tread Lightly, and Be Well. It's our goal to inspire people to have a healthy body, sharp mind, and bold spiritand we believe doing fun, and meaningful work is part of that.

Join us as we make the world better, one bite at a time!

Position Description :

Ensure safe food through quality assurance practices and quality control testing. In coordination with the Quality Lead, assists with food safety procedures, enforcement, and solving quality and food safety-related issues. On-the-job training is available for all new hires to acquire the necessary skills and competencies.

Primary Responsibilities :

Laboratory Testing :

Perform daily laboratory procedures on incoming ingredients and finished product, which encompasses water activity, moisture content, pH, aerobic plate counts, yeast / mold counts, gluten levels, texture analysis, and sensory analysis

Keep accurate and up-to-date documentation with hard copies and computer entries. Analyze results and report any non-conformances

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) :

Monitor and enforce the FDA-regulated policies for GMPs to provide a product that is safe for human consumption

Document hourly GMP checks and correct any non-conformances

Quality Control :

Monitor and enforce quality policies for production and sanitation

GoMacro, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.

For additional information, please visit our website www.gomacro.com / careers.

Perform hourly checks on bar lengths and pressure tests

Perform production audits throughout the shift

Conduct product change / startup label checks to ensure that the correct labels are being used

Foreign Material :

Document and keep up-to-date records of any foreign materials found in ingredients and finished products

Assist in investigating the origin of foreign material

Other Responsibilities :

Other duties as warranted by senior management

Discipline / Coaching :

This position is responsible for monitoring GMPs amongst all employees

This includes providing corrective action and coaching wherever it is needed

Expenses :

Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and R&D, Quality & Sanitation Manager, and / or Quality Supervisor will approve and expense any needed goods for the Laboratory

Requirements : Skills Required :

Proficient communication / interpersonal skills with the ability to teach, coach, and deliver results.

Previous experience in a lab setting is preferred but not required

Ability to understand, gather information, analyze the information & then report the results to management.

Need good time management skills to balance everyday workload with additional assignments / projects

Education & Experience :

High School Diploma or GED

Previous experience in a lab setting is preferred but not required

On-the-job training available for all new hires to acquire the necessary skills and competencies.

Travel Required :

No travel is required for this position.

Provision to Cover :

Quality Technician, Quality Coordinator, and Quality Supervisor

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