Bulk Auditor - Day Shift

Simmons Foods•Dubuque, IA

21d

About The Position

The Bulk Auditor verifies that dry ingredients are batched correctly and according to the proper procedures to ensure quality products. The role audits ingredient selection, quantities, lot numbers, weights, batching documentation, and operator practices. It also verifies scales, ingredient identification and expiration status, micro-ingredient weighing and labeling, and traceability tags. The Bulk Auditor supports sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practices, escalates foreign material findings, and submits shift paperwork to the Can Production Supervisor. The position participates in team development, communication, meetings, and coordination, and supports Simmons operating systems, policies, and continuous improvement. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
Experience in a manufacturing or process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to read and write English on shop-floor documents.
Enjoys working with others and supports teamwork.
Ability to respond calmly and with focus to daily production priorities.
Effective communication and decision-making skills, including communicating with others and the leadership team.

Responsibilities

Verify all ingredients on the first batch of every formula.
Audit operators to confirm they use the correct ingredients and quantities, document batching records promptly and correctly, and record the correct lot numbers.
Visually verify ingredient weights while operators weigh products; audit all operators once per shift and audit new trainees more frequently.
Verify scales at the start of the shift and whenever a scale is moved, using a 25 lb weight, and complete the Scale Verification Form.
At the end of the shift, check that items on the cut batch rack are properly identified.
Submit all paperwork to the Can Production Supervisor at the end of the shift.
Print pallet tags as needed and check incoming bulk-room ingredients for expiration and agreement between QA tags and product pallets.
Help maintain a clean, sanitary environment and monitor GMPs, including proper handling and storage of bags and totes, use of hair and beard nets, timely spill cleanup and trash removal, and tote condition and cleanliness.
Ensure partial bags are taped, dated, initialed, and labeled with a QA tag before they are returned to the racks.
Ensure product associated with foreign material is not used and notify the supervisor.
Ensure micro ingredients are properly weighed and labeled before use.
Ensure grey totes containing product have green identification tags for traceability.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts and policies, coordination, and appropriate meetings; help identify and resolve issues affecting team cohesiveness.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.