Quality Tech -2nd Shift (2:00 PM - 10:30PM)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all required product and batch inspection responsibilities.
• Maintain work areas and equipment within GMP and GLP standards.
• Place non-conforming raw materials, packaging, and finished products on hold as required.
• Perform required analytical and microbiological testing as defined by Food Safety and Quality systems.
• Verify product codes and chart recorders.
• Perform microbiological activities including but not limited to ATP swabs, culture swabs, plating, BacT/Alert3D and 3M film plating. (As required by facility)
• Monitor thermal process checks including pasteurizer temps and packaging sterilization processes.
• Participate in GMP, GLP, Food Safety, Food Quality programs.
• Ensure measurement accuracy by keeping lab equipment in calibration and in operating order through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Verify product codes and chart recorders;
• Perform analytical testing on product, water, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, etc.
• Analyze, interpret and utilize statistical process control data to make informed decisions.
• Perform 24-hour sensory evaluation of products in the lab.
• Participate in internal inspections and audits.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and records to meet all government and company requirements, physical and electronic.
• Communicate quality, food safety and compliance concerns immediately for prompt resolution.
• Communicate quality results and collaborate with cross functional departments to resolve issues timely.
• Collect samples (retention, customer)
• Organize and maintain the sample storage and retain area.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• A high school diploma or GED;
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net (if applicable), Kevlar gloves, safety glasses and leather skid resistant work shoes/boots);
• Ability to apply intermediate computer and communication skills, math functions, and reasoning;
• Ability to use tools/gauges (refractometer, salt titrator, acid titrator, PH meter, color meter, moisture meter, consitometer);
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently;
• Previous experience in quality control, preferred.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:
• Long periods of standing/moving, working around moving mechanical parts/conveyors;
• Loud environment, hot/cold, wet/dry conditions;
• Lifting/carrying;
• Frequent reaching/pulling/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bending;

Pay & Benefits

• Excellent Pay And Benefits
• Great career-pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental, vision, HSA
• 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses
• And many more….