503 - Quality Assurance Tech 1

Inspect products and
  monitor operating procedures at all phases of production run to ensure SOP's
  and GMP's are correctly followed

Collect samples from
  required areas of the plant and transfer samples to the laboratory

Verify internal
  temperatures of products

Perform preoperational
  evaluation on all processing rooms, equipment and facilities to ensure SOP's
  are being followed

Auditing incoming raw
  materials and outgoing products;

i.e., check
  temperatures, packaging, label of product etc.

Perform thermometer
  calibration according to SOP's

Fill out
  paperwork:  i.e., preoperational
  evaluation records, product information, operational evaluation record etc.

Monitor production
  personnel to ensure employee hygiene practices are being followed correctly

Verify the calibration
  of production instruments: 

i.e., metal detector
  and scales

Quality Controls

Safety

Teamwork

Other duties deemed
  necessary by management

Prepare sample and
  incubation media for microbiological test

Perform chemical
  analysis: 

i.e., APC, Listeria, Salmonella,
  Coliform, Yeast and Mold

Verify QA
  paperwork:  i.e., pre shipment review,
  product information, product formulation log, injection and tumble record,
  etc.

Maintain cleanliness
  of laboratory.  Dispose of chemical

waste and retains
  sample as required.

Record test results
  and fill out required paperwork:  i.e.,
 

non-complaint product
  record

Perform sensory
  evaluation of product including flavor,

color, and
  microbiological test.

Prepare and sent
  sample to outside laboratory for shelf

life study, chemical,
  and microbiological test

Prepare label
  including nutritional information, ingredient

statement, and heating
  instruction for application of USDA

approval

Basic supervision of
  all of the above duties listed