Quality Control Technician

Responsibilities

• Have a complete understanding of food safety systems and programs.
• (HACCP, SQF, GMPs, Sanitation, SOPs, SSOPs, Preventive Controls)
• Presence and awareness on manufacturing floor.
• Perform procedural audits throughout the facility.
• Monitor all operations departments for GMPs and SOP/SSOP Adherence.
• Monitor all verification documents in each department for completion and provide sign off for their completion.
• Work with department managers, supervisors, and leads to assure food safety and food quality specifications are maintained.
• Perform regular swabs of surfaces on a regular basis and record the information according to procedures.
• Verify and/or prepare the accuracy of samples sent out for microanalysis.
• Assist in the administration of the HACCP program and continuous improvement programs as required.
• Perform calibrations of the equipment for use in the operation departments and lab areas.
• Responsible for chemical titrations and adherence to procedure.
• Aid in the administration of Food Safety Training as needed.
• Review and approve incoming COAs and COCs, along with supporting the receiving process as needed.
• Lead findings meetings with cross functional departments to communicate non-conformances for continued improvement.
• Willingness to attend educational workshops/seminars in food safety and food quality as needed.
• Recommend any possible improvements to the necessary contacts as needed.
• Perform all product testing in the lab as needed (FOSS equipment, ph, etc.).

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual Preferred, Spanish and English.
• Attendance of additional educational workshops and seminars will be required before or during employment for continual education.
• 2 years’ experience working in a food manufacturing facility working with Quality System Implementation or Quality System Management strongly preferred.
• HACCP
• GFSI/SQF
• Customer focus demonstrates an ability to meet the expectations of customers.
• Safety demonstrates a concern for others’ wellbeing.
• Communication ability to speak and write ideas effectively.
• Proactive takes action to meet the needs of the customers.
• Teamwork works effectively with all employees.
• Values demonstrate honesty and integrity.
• Good organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Adhere to deadlines and communicate as needed if unable to meet.
• Operates independently.
• Good math skills.