Quality Control Technician - 3rd Shift

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company.  Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience.  Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.  At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. 

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

Analytical testing of various vegetable oils, food products such as salad dressing, mayonnaise, etc. using Stratas SOPs. Testing of samples at various points in the process, production samples, inbound and outbound truck and railcar samples.

1.     Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.

2.     Prioritize samples as they arrive in laboratory.

3.     Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.

4.     Finished product and incoming material testing.

5.     Learn new procedures as necessary.

6.     Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.

7.     Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled.

8.     Other duties as assigned.

9.     Storage of production retains.

10.  Packaging line quality assurance.

11.  Assist in other departments as needed and directed by management.

12. Third Shift Schedule 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED required.
• AAS or BS degree in a laboratory science (e.g. in microbiology, biochemistry, biology, food technology) preferred.
• Experience as a QA Technician in a food or like manufacturing (consumer products) manufacturing environment or equivalent experience in an industrial lab required, minimum of 2 years.
• Experience in pre-operational inspections.
• Auditing experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in Quality Processes and systems including but not limited to: SPC, HACCP, Operating procedures, and Manufacturing practices.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar industry preferred.

Additional Information

Physical:  Sitting/Walking/Climbing as required in a manufacturing environment. On your feet for most of the shift with occasional lifting climbing stairs and ladders including rail cars and trucks.  The employee will also be required to use hands, arms and fingers. The physical requirements are they must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in small spaces, and work with heights.

Sensory: Good Listening Skills; Public speaking abilities to communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel. Along with the listening skills you have to be able to determine the purpose of what you’re listening to and prioritize accordingly.  Ability to perform sensory testing on in-process and finished product samples, must be able to distinguish issues from taste, smell or sight of the product.

Mental/Reasoning: Organizational; Decision making ability; Multi-tasking; Must have strong analytical and problem solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker).

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential j