Quality Assurance (QA) Technician- Night Shift at Schwartz Brothers Restaurants

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, Quality Control, HACCP Certification, Computer Skills, Multilingual

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Description The food safety and quality technician is responsible for monitoring the manufacturing and packaging of food products to ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are adhered to and that finished products meet all specifications. It is the responsibility of all Schwartz Brothers Bakery team members to report any potential food safety and/or quality issues to their supervisor immediately Monitors production of food, including ingredient, lot code, and process verifications Measures product parameters such as weight, packaging, sensory data, and identity preservation (Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, allergen, etc.) to ensure specifications are being met Initiates and releases product/ equipment holds for non-conformances or pending micro analysis Records product data in the Product Grading Spreadsheet. Notifies Bakery FSQ team when product is out of specification Inspects all areas of the plant daily for equipment, storage, sanitation, maintenance, and GMP issues. Resolves issues in a timely manner Monitors HACCP pre-requisite program compliance to ensure all processing practices comply with regulatory requirements and program specifications Enforces current Good Manufacturing Practices and alerts FSQ Supervisor to ongoing GMP issues. Verifies daily HACCP records, daily supervisor checks, pre-ops, oven time and temperature logs, Allergen Cleaning Forms, and sanitizer dilution monitoring Performs daily (REB) or weekly (SBB) calibration verification for scales and thermometers. Record data on the Scale Weight Calibration Record and the Ice Bath Thermometer Verification Checksheet Performs monthly validation of metal detection Monitors pest control traps on weeks with no scheduled PCO inspection. Records pest sightings in PCO Pest Sighting Log Submits work orders for FSQ related maintenance issues Provides a daily FSQ summary to FSQ Supervisor and FSQ Manager via end of day emailed report Start time: 3:00-4:00 pm End time: 1:00 am- 2:00 am Requirements Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Previous experience in food safety or quality control preferred. Will train the right candidate HACCP certification is a plus, but not required Must obtain Washington State Food Handler’s Card within 15 days of start. Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, power point and Outlook Flexible work schedule – ability to work nights and weekends when needed. Multilingual is preferred BENEFITS: Discounted meals at Daniel’s Broiler Paid Time Off begins at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for new hires 401(k) with company match Health, dental, vision insurance Voluntary benefits such as LTD, commuting benefits Flexible scheduling Length of service bonuses Team member referral program Opportunity for growth and development- we promote from within! Free Employee Assistance Program with access to personal and financial resources, emotional support, and legal guidance Opportunities to give back through organized volunteer events with Food Lifeline Wage Range: $22.00 - $25.00/ hour, DOE

Responsibilities

The QA Technician monitors the manufacturing and packaging of food products to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and specifications. They are responsible for inspecting the plant, recording data, and addressing any food safety or quality issues promptly.