3rd Shift - FSQ Auditor II (plant 4)

Hormel Foods•Sparta, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent performs routine quality and food safety audits on the “in-process” stages of the operation for the majority of the time. The incumbent must have an understanding of in-process applicable company specifications, government (FDA) requirements, and the ability to enforce accept/reject criteria. Decisions made by the incumbent are mainly subjective in nature and require interpretation of measurements and intention of specifications to make decisions. In addition, good communication skills are required to thoroughly explain and interpret company/government requirements and expectations. The incumbent works in a plant environment with temperatures ranging from 60 – 90 degrees Fahrenheit (rare highs over 90 degrees) and exposed to a high level of noise requiring hearing protection (>85 dBA). The incumbent lifts boxes up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Understanding of in-process applicable company specifications
Understanding of government (FDA) requirements
Ability to enforce accept/reject criteria
Good communication skills
Ability to thoroughly explain and interpret company/government requirements and expectations
Ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

QC Auditor I training
QC Packaging Technician functions cross-training

Responsibilities

Perform direct observations of packaging line setup and packaging operator checks (60%)
Document and report packaging supply nonconformance (10%)
Perform pre-operative sanitation checks (20%)
Perform independent verification of packaging line clearance activities (10%)
Perform direct observations of packaging line checks performed by packaging line operators
Conduct verification of regulatory quality attributes such as lot code, net contents, labeling and foreign material controls
Conduct verification of good documentation practices and reporting of documentation non-conformances
Work with QC and Production on exceptions that are found during receiving, in-process, or customer complaints
Conduct pre-operative & operative inspections and swabbing of packaging lines for allergens and microorganisms
Understand appropriate measures to take when product does/does not meet specification. Who to notify How to document Timeliness of actions
Communicate non-conformances by initiating OOS & Deviations
Document of packaging supply non-conformances with the SCAR process
Aid in OOS, Deviation and SCAR resolution
Aid in training new hires for QC Auditor I
Cross train in QC Packaging Technician functions
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor