Quality Control Technician

Responsibilities

• Coach and train employees on GMP’s.
• Enforce GMP’s to maintain a quality product manufactured in a safe environment and meeting all targeted requirements.
• Maintain, and enforce company quality standards.
• Ensure plant operations staff delivers quality products within specification.
• Provide regular and timely feedback to production operations and Supervision as to critical process analytical measurements.
• Carry out routine testing and quality checks per schedule.
• Conduct allergen verification testing and gluten testing in accordance with certifying bodies and internal procedures.
• Audit and analyze food contact equipment for cleanliness.
• Perform sanitation inspection of production workstations prior to startup, changeover or shift relief and communicate deficiencies to supervisor.
• Reject unsanitary production equipment.
• Calibrate or replace malfunctioning equipment.
• Properly and timely complete all shift documentation.
• Routine housekeeping of assigned workstation and adjacent areas.
• Manage any and all HOLDS from assigned shift and ensure product, material disposition is following Food Safety requirements.
• Perform required line checks. Examples are metal detection, weight checks, lot checks, etc.
• Inspect raw materials upon arrival, ensure proper paperwork accompanies the raw materials and pull raw material retains as required.
• Inspect packaging materials upon arrival, ensure proper paperwork accompanies the packaging material and pull packaging material retains as required.
• Communicate any non-conformance issues to the Quality Supervisor or Director of Quality.
• Ensure team members follow all appropriate SOPs, GMPs and safety requirements.
• Verify equipment is calibrated as required and documented accordingly.
• Provide proper paperwork to the operations and warehouse teams.

Requirements

• Knowledge of HACCP with HACCP training preferred.
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills.
• Work independently, set priorities to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and make decisions under pressure.
• Weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with heightened attention to detail.

  We Offer You:

  • Competitive Salary: Starting at $24.31 per hour (+ $2.50 night shift differential for hours worked between 5pm - 5am) with opportunities for overtime.
  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy 2-weeks paid time off (PTO) and 7 paid holidays, so you can rest and recharge, spend time with family, or pursue personal interests.
  • Retirement Plans: Plan for the future with our 401(k) retirement plan options, including an automatic 3% company matching to help you save for retirement.
  • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance. Our fixed work schedules make it so you know your time off, allowing you to plan fun activities.
  • Modern, Safe Work Environment: Work in a facility that is modern, clean, with comfortable temperature and adheres to the highest standards of safety and quality.