Plant Quality Technician (SugarCreek)

Sugar Creek Packing Co. and Related Companies•Cambridge City, IN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sugar Creek Packing Co. is seeking a Plant Quality Technician to conduct various quality and safety tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. This role involves performing standardized tests to determine physical and chemical properties of food products, accurately documenting results, and reporting any deviations to Plant Management. The position is available on 1st and 2nd shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
1 to 3 years of experience in a quality assurance role in a food manufacturing setting preferred.
Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, the Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Proficiency in using computers and tablets, including Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to perform sanitation reviews of equipment.
Ability to use basic equipment in a food manufacturing facility and simple tools, including scale, caliper, magnet, thermometer, sieve shaker machine, salometer, and Mocon O2 analyzer.
Strong critical thinking, inductive reasoning, and deductive reasoning skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially with Management.
Positive attitude.
Ability to accept constructive criticism and make adjustments.
Great work ethic and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operational sanitation review of the food processing environment and equipment.
Sample environmental surfaces, finished product and ingredients for microbiological and chemistry attributes.
Collect packages and perform tests associated with specified acceptable quality limits (AQLs), such as weight, temperature, verification of package code dates and magnet checks.
Print labels on the label machine if required.
Place product on hold when it does not meet AQLs.
Report all product standard deviations to Production Supervisor to initiate immediate correction protocol.
Inform the Plant FSQA Manager and Plant FSQA Supervisor of any food safety/quality issues or concerns.
Verify the acceptability of ingredients and packaging materials based on internal specification for the product.
Document and maintain concise and accurate records for Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.