Quality Control Technician (2nd shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, analyze, interpret, and report test results of chemical, physical, and microbiological samples
• Conduct inspection checks on goods and production processes
• Ensure employees and processes comply with FDA and CPFG food safety and quality rules and regulations
• Report food safety/quality findings and issues
• Performing maintenance of laboratory equipment according to operation and calibration requirements
• Maintain compliance documentation as required
• Record data in logbooks, computer spreadsheets, and ERP system
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping as outlined in MSS
• Inventory, monitor, and restock lab supplies
• Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment as required

Requirements and Core Competencies

• High School Diploma or GED, college classes/degree or equivalent job experience
• Able to follow written and verbal work instructions, communicate effectively, and work in a fast-paced team environment with minimal direct supervision
• Able to independently investigate and analyze observations, and draw conclusions
• Able to understand, interpret, and apply food safety principles, certification program structure and requirements, and governmental regulations as required
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and ability to quickly learn new business systems (ERP or other business software)

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive movement using keyboard
• Able to remain standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Able to navigate ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift
• Able to work in a food manufacturing environment including low temperature cold storage warehousing, hot and wet/humid production rooms
• Able to become exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, heights, and/or loud noises occasionally
• Sufficient visual acuity to observe appearance of products and cleanliness of production area and equipment
• Sufficient olfactory and gustatory acuity to perform frequent organoleptic product evaluations
• Sufficient physical dexterity to perform the technical and clerical functions required of the role effectively and efficiently

Work Hours and Overtime

This is a full-time, at-will, non-exempt hourly position. Schedule flexibility is required, start time may range from 10:00AM start to 3:00PM start. Work hours may vary based on production activities and overtime may be required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous PTO Accrual
• Paid Holidays