Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift -11pm - 7pm-$21.81+* per hour

This position is essential within our manufacturing facility which produces quality food products for our customers.

*Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-6am

*Must be flexible for overtime and weekend work

Duties and Responsibilities:                                                                                            
•    Performs various product tests by testing batches, conducting taste test on finished product; checking ingredients and recipes; and logging results and correcting any discrepancies.
    Communicates with key personnel within the organization regarding the status of ingredients and product; maintains contracts outside the organization for the specifications and requirements of raw materials; also provides support to other quality assurance functions as needed.
    Manages raw ingredients through inspections; prepares hold reports and hold tags; informs necessary personnel and/or departments to determine the disposition of items on hold.
    Completes necessary daily duties such as entering daily production data into the computer; filing paperwork and completing various reports.

Minimum Job Requirements:                                                                                            
Education/Certifications: 
•    Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Science 
Experience: 
•    Two years of experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•    The position requires the knowledge necessary to understand the basic operational, technical and office processes.
•    Ability to use computer and job related software as well as various office equipment as needed to perform job functions.
•    The ability to promote a product through product knowledge and sales techniques.
•    The ability to use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils; and the ability to utilize various meters and analyzers.
•    Job also requires the ability to safely operate a pallet jack and forklift; pull orders; operate a flashlight, backlight and camera.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:                                           
•    Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
•    Work environment involves moderate exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, fire hazards and electrical hazards.
•    Position requires the ability to stand and walk around the laboratory during product testing. Must have the ability to lift, carry, pull, push and reach in order to perform various functions. Must be able to see in order to observe and record results; and be able to utilize fine dexterity. Must be able to communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
•    Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Sons, will be provided.

Expectations:
    Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.
 

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance,  disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more! 

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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