Quality Technician- 3rd Shift- 8PM to 6:30AM

Key Mandates

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company standards
• Drive a culture of food safety and quality across the facility
• Promote continuous improvement practices and initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for traceability and verification
• Escalate and help resolve issues impacting product safety, legality, or quality

Primary Responsibilities

• Food Safety and Compliance
• Conduct internal audits and equipment calibrations to verify food safety and product quality
• Investigate deviations, consumer complaints, and assist with root cause analysis
• Follow and enforce programs and policies that support SQF, regulatory, company, and customer standards
• Sustain compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety, food safety, and quality initiatives
• Review production records and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Collaborate with other departments to implement corrective and preventive actions
• QA/QC Duties
• Perform timely qualitative and quantitative testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Accurately document test results and maintain records for traceability
• Troubleshoot testing instruments and support evaluation of test methods
• Absorb and validate production lines and equipment
• Escalate food safety and quality issues and assist with root cause and corrective action (RCA) efforts
• Health & Safety
• Perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately to support optimal plant performance
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and serve as an active member of safety initiatives

Entrance Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of quality assurance experience (food manufacturing preferred)
• High School diploma or Equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, microbiology, and sanitation concepts
• Familiarity with regulatory certifications (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply mathematical reasoning to practical situations
• Highly organized with excellent troubleshooting and prioritization skills
• Able to think critically in a fast-paced environment

Other Skills and Physical Demands

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Interacts professionally with honesty, integrity, and respect
• Must be comfortable working in an environment that handles pork products, alcohol, gluten, milk/dairy, and potentially tree nuts and peanuts

Core Competencies

• Creative Thinking
• Information Seeking
• Initiative
• Self-confidence
• Results Orientated & Can Do Attitude
• Team Leadership