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Job Title: KS-Quality Assurance Technician - Hicksville - Industrial
Location: Hicksville, NY
Duration: Contract - 3 months
Pay Range: $19/hr (W2)
Job ID:
409833 About BCforwardBCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Hicksville production facility. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in food and beverage quality control, laboratory testing, and GMP compliance, and a proven ability to verify product and process conformity to food safety standards and support continuous operations across multiple lines.
Schedule and Work Environment:
MON - FRI, 7PM to 3AM. Shift schedules could include weekends. Hours subject to business needs.
Steel toe shoes required.
Typical production environment with periods of hot and cold temperatures and standard noise.
Responsibilities:
Enforce GMP, food safety, and security requirements across assigned areas. Verify compliance with food safety policies and procedures.
Milk Receiving: Complete paperwork, perform sampling, temperature checks, butter fat testing, acidity testing, pH testing, and organoleptic evaluation.
Ingredient/Kettle Check and Release: Complete paperwork, conduct temperature checks, salt testing, Brix testing, pH testing, viscosity testing, RS View kettle release, and organoleptic evaluation.
Filler Operations: Complete paperwork, perform temperature checks, metal detector verification, X-ray verification, seal testing, code checks, weight checks, and retain sample collection.
Packing Operations: Complete paperwork, perform temperature checks, code checks, labeling checks, packaging evaluation, and organoleptic evaluation.
Microbiology and Lab Testing: Collect samples of water and environmental listeria. Conduct plating and incubation for milk, eggs, shelf life, and other environmental samples.
Pre-Operation Checks: Complete paperwork, perform ATP and allergen swabbing, magnet checks, cooler checks, and sanitizer concentration verification.
Make hold/release decisions and determine if in-process product is within specification for pumping.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Experience in food manufacturing QA, including GMP, HACCP, and food safety verification.
Proficiency with lab tests such as pH, viscosity, Brix, butter fat, salt, organoleptic evaluation, and micro plating/incubation.
Ability to communicate effectively with associates, leads, supervisors, and production management. Detail oriented and team oriented.
Ability to comprehend science-based material and high school level math, including algebra.
Willingness to work extended shifts as needed.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with dairy or beverage processing and kettle-enabled systems.
Familiarity with metal detection, X-ray verification, and allergen control programs.
Physical Demands and Conditions:
- Standing for the majority of the shift. Routine exposure to production noise.
- Occasional climbing up to 8 feet.
- Work in hot and cold environments throughout the shift.
- Site Identification:
- Name on building for worker check-in: LOL.Why BCforward?
- At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our CommitmentBCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.\nCompany DescriptionBCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.
Company Description:
BCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.
