Process Control Technician

CONAGRA • Darien, WI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership in training, implementing, and auditing of Quality Assurance policies and procedures to help ensure that the facility is meeting food safety requirements, product & packaging specifications; coordinates Process Control Technician trainees work tasks and job assignments; assists evaluating competencies of trainee technicians; assist in gathering data and information that may be needed for new or updated products and packaging along with continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Must have Associate degree in Food Science or 5 years of experience in the field
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (read, write, speak)
• Must have solid abilities in Word, Excel, BPCS.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work effectively with PCTs and Management personnel

Responsibilities

• Perform food safety and quality line checks on a timely basis as outlined in the Quality Technician SOP.
• Inspect and sample material and packaging as needed.
• Responsible for grading of commodities.
• Complete and review documentation as needed.
• Close-out line documentation in correct order for management review.
• Support communication of specification requirements to the operation as needed.
• Perform BPCS transactions– includes but not limited to Tag Histories, BOM look-ups, determine product grades/item #’s, BIB reports, Run queried, Re-Designations and Holds, differentiate amongst different hold attributes i.e.: CLM, DAP, QAH, COM.
• Assist in training and coaching of QA trainees and others as needed on all poly lines, tunnels – including fresh processing and sauce lines.
• Assist with PCT development in terms of teaching/training new skills and aligned decision making
• Provide feedback regarding trainees performance.
• Provide feedback to Quality Team Lead and Quality Technician II to ensure timely disposition of required records, disposition and completion of any nonconforming materials.
• Complete documentation for material requiring hold disposition and provide clear communication in support of food safety and food quality.
• Responsible for knowledge including use of analytical equipment, verification and troubleshooting.
• Responsible to consistently communicate issues found to management effectively and professionally including but not limited to daily recaps.
• Provide input for improvement of existing quality and food safety programs and procedures as needed.
• Maintain the QA master sheets and forms and revise as needed
• Complete efficient Post Sanitation Inspections (PSI) effectively and timely.
• Complete daily hygienic inspections of the lines assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree