Quality Control Technician

Reports to the Quality Control Lead with a dotted line to the Quality Manager.

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
• Assist 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• 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 with Quality System Implementation or Quality System Management strongly preferred
• HACCP and GFSI/SQF knowledge
• 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

Work Environment

• This position is performed both seated and standing
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift objects weighing no more than 20 lbs
• In the normal course of the job, the employee is not regularly exposed to any major or recognized health hazards
• There will be times when the employee may be required to enter manufacturing areas of the factory and construction zones where they may be exposed to major or recognized hazards; food safety and employee safety training will be provided before entering these areas
• This position is performed in an environment where slips, trips, and falls may be a hazard; employees will be required to maintain adequate footwear provided by the company