Quality Technician 3rd shift

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 conform to the customer specifications as outlined in SAP system.
•  Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water and/or any other programmed outlines by the department.
•  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.
•  Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by performing secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks, and/or any other requirements required by the customer or the company.
•  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.

 

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.
• High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes. 
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations  
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Able to read and understand metric system.
• Food or beverage laboratory experience preferred.

 

Competencies:

•  Technical: Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests
•  Integrity: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities. 
•  Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements. 
•  Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management

 

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

 

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts.  Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold (laboratory is temperature controlled). The environment is structured and supervised.

 

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

 

Physical Requirements:

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

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Stand or Sit

   

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