Quality Control Technician

About the role

Freshpack, a custom cheese packaging company with products in all 50 states and major retailers, is seeking a Quality Control Technician. This role is vital to keeping plant operations and products in control by ensuring adherence to internal procedures and protocols. The company has grown from 15 to over 290 employees in the past 25 years and is poised for substantial growth over the next 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

The role includes four progressive levels, with higher levels building on the duties of previous levels.

Bronze Level

• Observe and report on work practices of production and other employees
• Observe and report on proper GMPs being followed
• Inspect in-process and finished products for quality and compliance to specifications
• Perform other tasks and projects on an as-needed basis

Silver Level (includes Bronze Level duties)

• Adhere to the guidelines in the label compliance policy
• Log and report quality holds to the rest of the organization
• Review incoming COA's for compliance to specifications
• Perform product testing on residual O2
• Manage retain products
• Complete pre-shipment reviews as needed

Gold Level (includes Bronze and Silver Level duties)

• Perform equipment calibrations
• Maintain product attributes library
• Perform security and storage verifications
• Sample prep for external laboratories
• Assist with training within the department

Platinum Level (includes Bronze, Silver, and Gold Level duties)

• Assist with environmental swabbing
• Compose, analyze, and provide customers with COA's
• Perform a series of additional audits and inspections
• Assist with ensuring product specifications are current and accurate

Requirements

Required skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Ability to follow complex instructions
• Ability to be highly effective with minimal supervision
• Basic computer and email composing skills

Education and experience

• GED or equivalent
• Experience is not required; on-the-job training is provided

Physical requirements

• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 33°–65°F

Schedule

• Days: 6:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Thursday (some overtime required on Fridays)
• Nights: 3:30pm – 2:00am, Monday – Thursday (some overtime required on Fridays)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more!
• Referral program
• 401(k) program
• Pay for Performance program
• Get paid every Friday!

Pay

$16.00 – $21.50 per hour