QA Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

MìLà is a Chinese food company. Our teams work tirelessly to enhance delicious products that we all enjoy at home! While MìLà is a Chinese food brand, it's really a celebration of the power of food to bring us together, share our stories, and discover new flavors and cultures. Our mission is to build something that feels authentically and uniquely true to our roots as a Chinese-American-founded brand. Something we can own, but that's also meant to be shared. One of the things we love about Chinese food is that it's traditionally served family-style—shared with everyone gathered at the table. MìLà is a Chinese food brand, but it's really a celebration of the power of food to bring us together, share our stories, and discover new flavors and cultures.

Job Summary

Under the close supervision of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the QA Technician is responsible for quality assurance and food safety.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Pre-operational inspection, recordkeeping, monitor CCP, and making sure the safety plan is functioning as intended
• Hold non compliance products, help root cause analysis when it is required
• Receiving inspection and shipping verification
• Read and interpret product specifications
• Quality control data entry
• Record keeping
• Monitor the production areas for Good Manufacturing Practices and compliance. Assist in special projects and ensure that accurate data is collected and recorded.
• Position is required to be onsite 100%
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• HACCP knowledge, experience working at USDA inspection facilities or SQF, BRC certified food facilities
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of food allergen management program

Education & Experience

• 2 years experience minimum in food manufacturing establishment or meat processing
• High School Diploma is required for QA Technician role.
• PCQI, HACCP, Certification, or willingness to learn and complete this at MiLa

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Below 40 degrees F in some areas
• Noise level of 40 - 60 DB in some areas
• Frequent prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability and willingness to use a step ladder (3ft) occasionally
• Frequent walking and carrying items
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 20 pounds occasionally with accommodation

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Available Shifts: 1st shift (4:00am to 2:30pm), Swing (2:30pm to 1:00am)
• Overtime as assigned

Why Should You Join Us?

• Employer-funded health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. MiLa covers 75% of employee premiums & 25% of dependent premiums
• Voluntary/optional employee paid group insurance for Life & AD&D (with guarantee issue amounts at time of hire), Hospital, and Short Term Disability
• Great company culture! ENPS in the 80s!