Quality Technician - 1st Shift

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Quality Supervisor, this position implements techniques, processes, and procedures at the plant level to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. Responsible for adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure the production of safe, quality products.

Responsibilities

• Practice, teach, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for Quality.
• Enforce all Safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor and verify accuracy of product, product packaging, product labeling, and product identification/markings.
• Support team member safety by promoting safe work practices, monitoring compliance with policies, and minimizing physical hazards.
• Adhere to, teach, and monitor quality programs.
• Ensure process controls are met, all documentation is accurate, and bring about corrective action as needed.
• Assist in external audits and documentation.
• Inspect all raw materials for accuracy using quality SOPs, including juice tanker inspections which require safely climbing a tanker ladder.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Help resolve quality issues on the production floor.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all Safety policies, SOPs, GMPs, Quality policies, Safe Quality Food (SQF), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Quality Points (HACQP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Comprehend basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights and measures, and efficient use of a calculator.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Possess mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to communicate both written and orally within the organization.
• Ability to give positive suggestions to improve operations in the work center.
• Team-oriented: being helpful, respectful, approachable, building strong working relationships, and creating a positive work environment. Responsible, honest, loyal, interacts tactfully, resolves conflicts appropriately, and adapts to change.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work well under changing demands.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Good work ethics, highly motivated, and hands-on problem solver.
• Ability to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies.
• Requires accuracy, reliability, and attention to quality.
• Successfully completes and attains a passing score on the Blender Lead Test.
• High school diploma or GED, and 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• Vision, hearing, and speaking to meet performance standards.
• Climb ladder up to 10 feet off the ground using safety equipment provided.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, reach, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, and use manual dexterity to work with tools such as blending machines, scales, pallet jacks, drum dollies, mops, brooms, portable stairs, hoses, forklifts, etc.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and move heavier weights using proper equipment and/or team lifting techniques.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in an environment that may contain fumes, dust, odors, moderate level noise, and temperature and ventilation variations.
• Required to wear appropriate safety and/or protective clean room apparel (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, hair net, face mask or respirator, and uniforms).