Microbial Discovery Group
Quality Assurance Technician II
Oak Creek, WI - Full Time
Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&D-driven product development and Bacillus fermentation company. We apply Real Science to a Trusted Process, yielding Proven Success for our partners. At MDG, we recognize the need for sustainable solutions to the world’s largest problems, and we work to solve them as part of our mission to Feed, Clean, Save the World. As a member of our team, your ideas and innovations are integral to who we are. Come grow with us!
Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks including performing audits of facilities and processes for compliance with food safety standards. This position will work in a food and feed manufacturing plant and warehouse.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks including performing audits of facilities and processes for compliance with food safety standards. This position will work in a food and feed manufacturing plant and warehouse.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to work to external/internal customers.
- Assists planning and developing detailed CAPAs and other necessary investigations because of Non-Conformances/Quality-Opportunities.
- Prioritizes time to maintain projects deadline.
- Assists in evaluation and interpretation of environmental/special sample analysis as it relates to the QA department.
- Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
- Perform related work and other duties, as assigned.
- Perform swabbing, and reporting of the EMP.
- Responsible for paperwork checks and signoffs for operations.
- Assists with internal audits of employee practices.
- Assist with quality concerns and complaints as directed
- Become certified for 21CFR 117 GMP
- Food Safety Certification (food or feed) or Safe Serve Certification.
- Knowledge of Food Safety Standards.
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to handle changing priorities within the workday.
- Ability to work independently or within a team.
- Proactive and creative problem solver with proven ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
- Collaborates with other departments to achieve goals.
- Approaches corrections and redirection of team members with a customer service attitude.
- 3-6 years in QA in food or feed manufacturing.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical certification, Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, or Food Science, preferred.
- Be tolerant of change and able to function under pressure and short timelines.
- Majority of work is conducted in a fermentation production facility/blending facility and includes frequent exposure to wet, humid, dusty, and noisy conditions.
- Work includes lifting (up to 50 lbs.), standing, walking, as well as occasional scooping, kneeling, or crouching.
- May be exposed to airborne particles and chemicals used in fermentation production facilities.
- Mandated use of company-issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Adherence to all company safety procedures and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Adhere to all food and feed safety requirements.
