Quality Technician Line Lead - 3rd shift

Benefits & Compensation Overview

• Training pay: $23.49 an hour
• Certified pay: $26.92 an hour
• Medical, Dental, & Vision (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Supplemental life insurance, etc.
• Work Schedule: Third Shift (10PM – 6:30AM) Monday – Friday + $2.00 shift premium
• Able to work all shifts as required by training needs
• Saturday and Sunday overtime days as needed
• Plant Overview: Over 300 employees, Holland Plant has been around since 1897, Products produced: sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce, Union Facility – Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Responsibilities & Duties

• Obtain product samples and prepare for various test and reviews
• Perform various determinations on products as required, such as, but not limited to: Salinity, acidity, pH, brix, sugar, vacuum, headspace, count, fill weight, finished goods, consistency, turbidity, color, spin test, drained weight, torque, defect levels, tamper evident function, temperature, package integrity and sieve
• Maintain a current working knowledge of all analytical, statistical, and finished goods evaluation procedures
• Acquire and properly store Quality Assurance samples
• Maintain accurate and complete records
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly working area. Including washing dishes and stocking lab supplies
• Prepare barcode scanners for production lines at the beginning of every shift or line startup
• Hourly glass audits on relevant production areas
• Weekly GMP audits on relevant areas
• Assist in troubleshooting as applicable when nonconformances are identified
• Verify Xray functionality on all applicable lines
• Review Xray reject images for potential contaminants as necessary
• Hourly finished goods inspections including verification of proper codes and proper materials usage (bottle/cap/sleeve/etc)
• Inform appropriate personnel of nonconformance to specifications
• Maintain a working knowledge of the pickle, vinegar and sauce manufacturing operations
• Set up and perform organoleptic reviews as required
• Maintain a working knowledge of and perform other Q.A. related duties as directed
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Follow all safety and quality guidelines
• Perform any other duty as required by supervisor or lead person

Qualifications

• GED or greater required
• Requires applied mathematical skills
• Requires accuracy in recordkeeping
• Requires good standing within the company to maintain qualification
• Requires computer literacy and capability to learn Quality Assurance systems