QA Technician - Days

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson, and V8.

About the role

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance setting. Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative biological or chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including color, moisture, pH, weight, size, etc.
• Evaluates all finished product in regard to moisture, ingredient content, breakage, color, package fill, raw and finished weights, seal integrity, code date legibility, and overall product quality.
• Accurately performs and documents all testing, including inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and products produced by outside suppliers.
• Utilizes testing equipment for validation and/or calibration.
• Communicates all out-of-compliance situations and product standards to production employees and Production/QA Supervisors.
• Practices and adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Keeps all work areas clean, stores laboratory supplies in designated areas, keeps benches and aisles clear.
• Strictly adheres to safety procedures when handling chemicals for testing and follows instructions for safe lifting.
• Executes the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan included in the SQF Program at the front-line level.
• Monitors the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan effectiveness and conformance with SQF system requirements.
• Identifies, investigates, and/or determines whether out-of-compliance finished product should be placed on hold.
• Coordinates disposition and/or rework with leadership approval.
• Monitors raw materials storage area locations and completes shift tailings; notifies appropriate personnel with any abnormal findings.
• Monitors metal detection validation & verification.
• Audits allergen maintenance repair sheets and operator forms.
• Conducts pre-op inspections of processing, packaging, and mixing equipment after product changeovers and/or prior to weekly production start-up as a cross-functional team.
• Performs plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen-free and equipment is clean.
• May participate in Kleanz or respective program.
• Mandatory overtime is required.
• May perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Continuously
• Walking: Continuously
• Using hands: Continuously
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling: Occasionally
• Talking, Hearing: Continuously
• Tasting, Smelling: Frequently
• Two-Handed Carry: Frequently
• One-Handed Carry: Frequently
• Ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces in order to gather samples: Occasionally
• Weight Up to 10 lbs.: Frequently
• Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently
• Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never
• More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never

Work Environment

• Subject to indoor facility and outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, heat/cold.
• Lighting: Good
• Temperature: Good
• Ventilation: Good
• Vibration: Fair
• Noise: Fair

Pay

Base rate per hour: $22.50. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation.

Schedule

• Day Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)
• Hours: 5:45 AM until 6 PM (Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule, especially during holidays).

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, 401k, and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.