Quality Control Technician - 1st shift - Monday - Thursday, 5am to 3:30pm

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•South Middleton Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure that daily assigned Value Added work order(s) meet productivity goals, quality requirements and that customer expectations are being followed per the customer’s SOP’s and guidelines. This is to be accomplished through timely and periodic checks during the production process and documenting results of the audits conducted.

Requirements

Ability to document and record findings in a legible and timely manner.
Ability to provide work direction and motivate the workforce to achieve daily goals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills.
Ability to perform basic mechanical functions.
Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
Experience and knowledge about food safety or willingness to receive training in food safety.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to push, pull, remove, and place product in various configurations, involving use of fingers, hands, arms, etc.
Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays).
Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, and transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).
Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work.
Completes work in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
Plans and schedules time off in advance with supervisor or manager.
Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude.
Lives by company stated values and inspires others.
Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn.
Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.
Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed.
Goes above and beyond required tasks.
Participates in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.
Displays pride in work area by maintaining daily housekeeping.
Promotes teamwork and assists in all areas and processes as needed/required.
Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines.
Produces accurate, thorough, and professional work.
Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.
Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc.
Shares all information in a professional and factual manner.
Reports all issues to manager/supervisor.
Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with established dress code guidelines.
Follows all safety rules, guidelines, and practices.
Informs supervisor/manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.
Meets established hourly production standards and escalates all production issues per SOP.
Has a good working knowledge of the production area lines and processes assigned.
Understands hourly production progress via goal board display or established metrics.
Able to take work direction from management personnel.
Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
Immediately reports any issue relating to personnel, productivity, Value Add Inspection form, and submitted at end of shift.
Makes recommendations to improve efficiency in the daily processes.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections for carton formation, date coding, quality of product packaging, product expiration dates, production dates, product correctness going into cartons, product damage, pallet build formation (TiHi), machine wrap application, and pallet label application.
Conduct initial product inspection at the beginning of every new production run.
Conduct periodic interval inspections as designated by management.
Document all production inspections accurately and thoroughly.
Alert management immediately on all non-conformance issues.
Review and understand customer work instructions prior to working on any assigned orders.
Keep visual goal chart updated hourly, if applicable.
Understand all procedures for operating machines.
Report all incidents/accidents or unsafe acts immediately to your supervisor/manager.
Promote safety awareness with teammates and provide safety suggestions.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure all safety guards are in place on all equipment.
Ensure all safety policies, practices and SOPs are being followed.
Accurately complete associated paperwork, including customer-required documentation, Production Report, and Production Audit.
Provide timely, informative, and professional responses on all emails and phone calls.
Ensure communications and meetings with customers and co-workers are professional and businesslike.
Assist others as directed by management.