QA Lab Worker- 2nd Shift

POSITION DUTIES

• Check quality of product approximately every half hour
• Makes sure adjustments are made especially for mixes, according to specifications
• Checks temperatures
• Checks 10 bags approximately every half hour for correct: Weights, Codes, Seals
• Checks cases for correct Codes, UPC Items and numbers, Expiration dates
• Checks for correct product type
• Checks stacking patterns and for slip sheets when necessary
• Checks the metal detectors at start up, at 30 minute intervals (approximately) and at the end of production. Also after any maintenance work has been done on the line.
• Places product on hold if necessary
• Lead grader does inspection of processing area prior to start-up
• Does product flavor testing
• Collects customer samples

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB POSITION

• Standing – The employee needs to be able to stand for 4 (out of 8) hours per work shift, walk for 4 hours and sit for 4 hours.
• Pace – The pace of this job is considered routine.
• Lifting – Lifting from the waist level is required. The average weight lifted is 1-2 lbs. The heaviest weight lifted is 30 lbs. Lifting frequency is as needed.
• Twisting – This position does not require twisting.
• PUSH/PULL – Push/pull activities may occur 1-2 times per shift.
• HAND/WRIST – Involves fine hand and wrist movements for 4 hours per shift and pinching/gripping for 2 hours per shift. There is no repetitive wrist twisting or bending.
• ELBOWS – Elbow use is not necessary.
• SHOULDERS – Work required above shoulder level is at a maximum of 2 hours per shift. No forceful shoulder pushing/pulling is required.
• KNEES – Some squatting is required up to 5 times per day.
• Climbing – Climbing is required for 2 hours per shift up to a level of 3 steps above floor level.
• WALKING – Expected to be one mile per day.
• VISION – 20/40 or better required with or without correction.
• COLOUR VISION – Good color vision is necessary.
• HEARING – Must be able to hear better than 40 Db threshold level in at least one ear.

FOOD SAFETY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use proper food safety PPE and follow proper hygiene procedures.
• Checks product temperatures.
• Checks the metal detectors at start up, at 30 minute intervals (approximately) and at the end of production. Also after any maintenance work has been done on the line.
• Placed product on hold when sample contains a foreign material.
• Does environmental testing for Listeria.
• Does necessary protein testing for allergens.
• Ensures that the “County of Origin” is listed on packaging.

BENEFITS

Summary Twin City Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.” If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 616-374-8837 or email at recruitment@tcfi.com.