QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN *** 2ND SHIFT***

Overall Goal of Position

The Quality Control Technician supports production by performing quality checks and laboratory analysis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs salt and acidity testing on finished products and in-process samples using titrators.
• Performs moisture and fat analysis of finished products, slurries, and starches using the CEM Smart Trac.
• Performs viscosity, Brix, and pH testing on finished products.
• Performs fineness of grind test on incoming mustard samples.
• Checks Retail and food service production lines for weight control, cap torque, case codes, fill level, seal integrity, oil temperature, and bottle codes as needed.
• Performs pH meter, thermometer, and refractometer calibrations.
• Assists in tracking, isolating, and placing out-of-specification products on QC Hold.
• Checks portion control production lines for weight control, film seal, and proper coding.
• Performs % peroxide value, color test, cold test, and a free fatty acid test on incoming oils.
• Flavors and colors pourable salad dressings.
• Aids in maintaining the QC lab in a clean and orderly manner.
• Was assigned special projects such as headspace and weight studies.
• Maintains awareness of HACCP CCPs (pH, water activity, glass breakage, and x-ray).
• Trains new employees on all QC lab tech duties.

Performance Standards

• Safety: Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, shows a commitment to personal and peer safety, practices SafeStart concepts.
• Quality: Accurate and complete paperwork, no discipline issued for quality; sanitation/housekeeping up to company training standards.
• Initiative: Sees what needs to be done and does it without being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed.
• Attendance: Shows up on time, ready to work the whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches.
• Communication: Creates open channels of communication with all levels of the team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback.
• Integrity: Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks, and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co-workers; seeks win-win solutions with co-workers.

Job Knowledge/Training

• Good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment, and materials required to perform the job.
• Keeps current with all company-required training courses.

Culture Building

• Organizational Health KPIs: Meets timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work); interacts, communicates, and teams with internal and external parties consistently with OurRecipe@SauerBrands.

What We Are Looking For

• Personal Characteristics: Professional demeanor, entrepreneurial drive, passion, energy, and results orientation; confident in abilities and comfortable communicating facts; smart, creative, and inquisitive; character and integrity; does the right thing even when no one is looking; disciplined approach, and accountability for KPIs; no excuses mindset; accountable and reliable; dependable team player with a positive attitude; determination/grit; pursuit of excellence; passion for organization and attention to detail; personal values that mesh with SBI values.
• Performance History: Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities; stellar references based on contributions and performance; demonstrated proficiency in tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms), strong teamwork skills, good verbal communication skills, team-orientated, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

What Is In It For You?

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including: 401K plan, medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, employee and dependent life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and other voluntary insurance options.