Quality Assurance Technician at John Volpi & Company Inc – Union, Missouri

Come and grow with us! We have open positions for a new Weekend Warrior Shift for a Quality Assurance Tech. in Union, MO – 3 x12 shift!

PLUS, you will receive a $600 SIGN-ON Bonus; $100 after 30 days of consecutive employment and $500 after 6 months of consecutive employment!

Volpi Foods is America’s oldest family-owned manufacturer of hand-crafted, authentic Italian meat products. Experience the delicious variety of traditional Italian meats crafted by three generations of accomplished salumieri. Exclusive family recipes, spice combinations and curing methods give Volpi Italian meat products their distinctive Old World flavor.

• Do you LOVE good food?

If so, then JOIN US and experience the Volpi Difference:

• New, clean facility!
• Climate controlled!
• Quarterly 5% Bonus!
• Excellent benefits!
• Be part of our Volpi Family & 100+ Year Legacy!

Work A Great 3-Day Shift (3 days x 12 hours/day):
Expected hours (subject to change):

• 6am-6:30pm or
• 6:30am-7pm
• Enjoy Monday through Thursday off!

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician I will be responsible for various testing, verifications, and regulatory requirements for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Hazard Analysis Critical Quality Point (HACQP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) within the organization. This position works closely with production personnel of all levels to assure quality steps and compliance are being met. As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Assurance Technician I will work to assure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and reinforce GMPs as well as quality standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily Quality Control (QC) tasks including Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing and environmental swabs, allergen testing (if applicable), temperature checks, and pre-shipment checks.
• Performs tasks assigned via production software platform Red Zone and SOP’s.
• Reviews and understands the HACCP documents for the facilities.
• Performs pre-shipment reviews in accordance with United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations.
• Monitors GMP’s, food safety procedures, USDA samples and the verification and validation of processes as it relates to food safety and quality.
• Assists the Quality team with continuous improvement by providing reliable data and verified controls.
• Calibrates all required routine equipment on or before the required date.
• Assists with safety and food safety internal and external audits as needed.
• Performs investigations as it relates to nonconforming processes and products.
• Performs Direct Observations of Critical Control Point (CCP) compliance on a routine basis.
• Inspects returned product and provides disposition.
• Verifies Safe Quality Food (SQF) processes are followed by sanitation, production, warehouse, maintenance and purchasing.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a four-year college/technical degree or 5 years of food manufacturing experience.
• Must be HACCP certified.
• Possess strong computer and data analytical skills.
• Strong communicator that can articulate issues to all levels of the organization.
• Assist Team Leaders with training as it pertains to quality-related issues and tasks.
• Proficiency in written and oral English required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with the opportunity of career advancement
• Volpi offers the opportunity for further education through our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Excellent 401(k) Plan match!
• Volpi provides excellent comprehensive benefit programs – Medical, Dental, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more!
• Volpi provides life insurance and disability plans that work for you, providing safety and security for your family’s needs.
• Volpi promotes a healthy work/life balance with annual Paid Time Off—on your schedule.
• Holiday Time Off