Career Opportunity

Quality Assurance Technician

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity with a progressive team of professionals in a growing company?

High Liner Foods is proud to be the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to become the newest member of our team. The position will be located in Portsmouth, NH.

High Liner Foods is the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. 

Position Summary:

This incumbent is responsible for the inspection of all finished seafood products. The incumbent participates in many quality assurance functions while supporting production and R & D personnel.

Dimensions:                                                                                                                                                                 The incumbent is primarily responsible for making sure safe, wholesome and quality products are produced.

Environment:

Incumbent reports directly to Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Specific Accountabilities:

·       Product sensory evaluations, weight, count and defect checks.

·       Monitor product quality per company specifications.

·       Flesh (pickups) and label verifications.

·       Evaluate CN/Graded product per USDC scoring sheets.

·       Building security audit.

·       Scale verification, Thermometer calibration and HACCP point monitoring.

·       Monitor and enforce GMP’s.

·       Finished product micro sample collection, documenting and shipping.

·       Iodine, quaternary sanitizer concentration verification.

·       Pre op inspection and release of lines after sanitation.

·       Verifying and organizing HACCP, production and specification paperwork.

·       Allergen and various types of micro swabbing.

·       Interfacing with company software (JDE and BOSS) verifying inventory status codes.

·       Reviewing C of A’s from various suppliers.

·       Assisting R&D group through all new product runs and tests.

·       Maintain laboratory and equipment.

·       Monitor and address Plant Food Safety, Quality and personnel safety hazards.

·       Verify function of company issued metal detectable medical.

·       Interaction with other employees in accordance with company standards.

·       To foster a positive working environment ensuring that Policies of the Company and the Company's Code of Conduct are respected in your area and the Company’s responsibilities to employees are fulfilled. The incumbent must at all times demonstrate behavior and actions consistent with the Code and ensure that employees in his or her area do the same, and are knowledgeable about the Code and all policies referred to in the Code.

·       Assure adherence to GMP and company policies.

·       Assure compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, USDC, GMP, Pesticides, etc.).

 Job Specifications:

·       4 year degree in food science or a related field (desirable).

·       4 years experience in QA / QC.

·       Ability to communicate and team up with other departments in problem solving, training, and corrective actions. 

·       Knowledge of HACCP programs, GMP’s and SOP’s.

·       Knowledge of critical FDA and USDC regulations.

·    Individual must attend USDC HACCP training and achieve a Certificate of Completion issued by the USDC.

·       Familiar with regulatory, third party, and customer audits. 

·       Ability to work independently.

·      Ability to learn specific computer software programs, knowledge of excel, word, etc.

·       Good analytical and problem solving skills.

·       Flexibility required to cover overtime as needed for vacations and peak periods.

Working Environment:
The noise level in the office work environment is moderately quiet while the plant work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil and electricity. Allergens found inside the plant include: fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut.