Quality Technician I (2p-1030p)

Performs analysis on in-process and finished products to ensure specifications are met. Makes accept/reject decision on incoming raw materials and pre-shipment samples based on pre-established criteria. Places defective product on hold in accordance with procedures. Resolves and reports defect issues. Interacts with other departments to communicate testing results.

2:00pm-10:30pm Monday - Friday (Saturday)

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KY Buckner

Job Type:

Quality

Job Posting Title:

Quality Technician I (2p-1030p)

Job Description:

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysis and testing on in-process and finished products to ensure all quality and food safety Critical Control Points are met as defined by the applicable PJJ/Salsa and Traditional HACCP/Food Safety plans. 
• Performs and documents processing line audits and product evaluations for PPJ, Salsa and Traditional products that include, but are not limited to: pH, water activity, viscosity, brix, salsa drain weights, product salt percentage, product sensory evaluation, packaging evaluation and CCP monitoring activity verifications.
• Performs and document verification activities of product foreign material detection devices to ensure equipment  functionality.
• Performs and document verification activities of pasteurizer water chemical concentrations in the PJJ/Salsa processing areas.
• Assist in the identification and resolution of quality and food safety related non-conformances, including hold and release program activities.
• Performs and documents housekeeping and sanitary conditions of processing environment.
• Ensure employees are following all quality, food safety, GMP programs and procedures.
• Review all production documents and investigate or correct for any missing or erroneous information.
• Assist internal and external personnel on documentation requests, audits and inspections.

• Assist in the collection and management of retain samples.
• Performs sampling of environmental swabs, water and air testing.
• Perform sanitation effectiveness verification activities that may include pre-operational inspections, environmental monitoring sampling and hygienic restoration activities.
• Assist in the investigation of consumer complaints.
• Work closely with operations, warehouse, sanitation, maintenance departments for all quality needs.
• Performs lab and workstation housekeeping tasks.
• Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma
• AA or BS   in Biology, Chemistry or Food Science a plus

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform the following:  standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. 
• Good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Good hand/eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements:

• Must wear all required personal protection equipment associated with specific manufacturing work environment and job duties as stated in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as assigned by leadership personnel.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment and follow all safety policies and procedures, such as lock out/tag out, safe lifting techniques, and all others as instructed.
• Inform Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements.

Food Safety:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been c