Quality Tech II

Essential Job Functions:

•  Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
•  Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
•  Ensure all products being run conform to the customer product specifications as outlined in SAP system, and conduct analysis on raw deliveries, finished batches and treated water. 
•  Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
•  Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product and packaging integrity.
• Investigate all out of specification conditions and make recommendations for corrective action and document.
• Enter data into and confirm batches in SAP.
•  Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by performing secure seal, closure torque and seaming checks. 
•  Effectively perform BBSO audits and provides feedback to the employee observed.
•  Can send professional emails as required to provide effective communication to all levels of the organization.
•  Understands how to generate a Process Order (COR1) and print batch sheet in emergency situations with Manager approval.
• Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the management team.
•  Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner. 
•  Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
•  Perform production line checks at specified intervals.
•  Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment. 
•  Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times. 
•  Report all out of specification results to designated leadership.
•  Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.
•  Has demonstrated Tier I skills have been sustained at an acceptable level with limited supervision.

 

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
•  Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
•  Ability to apply statistical methods to analyze data and identify trends. 
• High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes. 
• Familiarity with ISO, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations  
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Able to read and understand metric system.