Quality Technician II

: Performs analysis on in-process and finished products and R&D samples 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.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KY Buckner

Job Type:

Quality

Job Posting Title:

Quality Technician II

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, Traditional and Spoonables HACCP/Food Safety plans. 
• Performs and documents processing line audits and product evaluations for PPJ/Salsa, Traditional and Spoonables products, as assigned.  Tests include, but are not limited to: pH, water activity, viscosity, density, brix, product acidity, 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.
• Performs annual mock recall and traceability exercises as assigned
• Product shelf life reporting and shelf life extensions
• Performs certificate of analysis verification for all incoming ingredients
• Assists receiving team with investigating defective loads and administering corrective action as needed
• Creates and sends finished product COA upon customer request
• Updates schedule A and B per Kosher requirements
• Performs defect form submissions for all supplier related incidents
• Proficient in SAP
• Proficient in Tracegains
• Successfully Trains/onboards incoming Quality Technicians by completing the required training documentation and communicating training progress to QA Team Leader.
• Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products.
• Backfill QA Tech I roles as necessary
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma required
• One year of experience in a quality related field
• AA or BS  in Biology, Chemistry or Food Science a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask

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