Quality Assurance Tech - Flour Mill
Producers Rice Mill · Stuttgart, AR · 5 days ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
Safety-sensitive position.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with overtime as needed including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sampling and testing on both in-process and finished production to assure Quality Assurance procedures are properly followed.
- Perform quality checks on packaging lines, including lot codes, labels, and weight, and take corrective actions when necessary.
- Identify and communicate major quality problems in production and warehouse facilities.
- Educate and instruct plant personnel on general housekeeping and equipment sanitation, and confirm these procedures are being followed.
- Maintain paperwork for hold products and sanitation records.
- Verify HACCP is maintained correctly by production personnel.
- Work closely with plant management and personnel on better operational procedures to improve overall product quality.
- Other duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to make mathematical calculations involving fractions and decimal conversions.
- Ability to make independent judgments based on written standards and customer requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
- Willingness and ability to climb up to 25 feet.
- Willingness and ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Willingness and ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, push, and pull throughout the day as needed.
- Willingness and ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
- Willingness and ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Willingness and ability to follow all safety and food safety rules.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in general sciences or one-year experience in a Quality Assurance position in a modern food production facility (preferred).