Quality Technician

This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who will take pride and ownership in their work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the maintenance and sanitation of the semolina delivery system. This position has responsibility for the cleanliness and operation of equipment including silos, blowers, sifters, and roller mill.

This position will be responsible for AIB and BRC readiness in all assigned areas. This position will require a Team Oriented attitude to ensure that plant safety, quality, food safety, and operational goals are achieved.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Quality Technician

Job Description:

Schedule: Monday - Sunday between 7am - 4pm

Work Location: 611 E. Marceau St., St. Louis, MO 63111

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $22.80 with $1.50 shift differential

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the semolina delivery system 

• Areas and equipment must be kept in optimal operational condition and tour and audit ready 

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repair work on semolina delivery systems to identify and eliminate system leaks 

• Direct responsibility for compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule for the semolina delivery areas and submit daily work assignment sheets 

• Assist with Food Safety and 5S audits regularly to ensure compliance and high standards as required by our Good Manufacturing Practices  

• Ensure compliance with all safety programs by maintaining a hazard free work area and adhering to all OSHA requirements  

• Maintain and clean semolina delivery equipment including delivery lines, couplings, socks, sifters, and mixers. 

• Use and understand the mixing of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing equipment. 

• Periodically work in confined areas such as interior of semolina silos, dryers and product silos, etc. 

• Perform general structural cleaning of walls, floors, vents, lights, pipes, ceilings and windows. 

• Perform all other tasks assigned.  

 

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills 

• High School Diploma or GED required 

• Must demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training and policy manuals 

• Demonstrate basic math skills 

• Work independently and on a team 

• Possess a good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP  

• The ability to lift 20 lbs. on a frequent basis and be able to lift up to 55 lbs. unassisted on an infrequent basis 

• Work above ground floor elevations and in environments above 90 degrees continuously 

• Operate a variety of sanitation equipment as necessary (i.e., automatic floor scrubbing equipment, high pressure washers, vacuums, hand jacks and man lifts) 

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