Quality Control Technician I

About the Role

The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for ensuring Cuisine Solutions products meet the company's food safety, regulatory, and quality standards. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and is classified as non-exempt. Shift hours are available on 1st shift (7am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm), and 3rd shift (11pm-7am).

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents quality control inspections/controls.
• Conducts and documents employee inspections for personal hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Collects samples for laboratory or sensory testing.
• Performs equipment calibration as established by the QA procedures.
• Identifies and investigates non-conformities.
• Serves as the point of contact with the USDA Inspector, follows up on requests, and coordinates actions resulting from such requests.
• Assists with the training of new QA and production staff.
• Works on specific technical projects, including training and special inspections.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a restaurant, food industry, or sanitation company.
• Ability to demonstrate values of honesty and integrity, respect for others, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and performance.
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Ability to successfully execute multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete Cuisine Solutions Food Manager Certificate, HACCP training, and sous vide training.
• Exposure to sous vide food industry production audits, good manufacturing practices, and other food safety standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent combination of education and experience.