QA Tech-2nd Shift SSL

Michael Foods Inc.•Britt, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Tech is responsible for ensuring that products meet food safety and quality requirements by implementing and monitoring Quality Systems programs and supporting their adoption across facility departments. The role follows applicable safety, food safety, and quality policies and procedures to reduce product and process variability. The position is based at Michael Foods’ egg processing facility in Britt, Iowa. The facility handles egg breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg production. The role is identified as second shift and supports food safety and quality activities for products and production areas, including SSL tankers.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; alternatively, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three months of related experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English; write simple correspondence; and present information in English in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic cooking skills.
Organoleptic skills.
Self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Ensure the food safety and food quality of Michael Foods products.
Follow safe work practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), maintain sanitary conditions, and report conditions or practices that could adversely affect food safety, product quality, or personnel safety.
Follow USDA, FSIS, FDA, customer, and Michael Foods guidelines.
Collect in-process and finished-product samples from filling lines or tankers and conduct tests for compliance with company and customer specifications, including salt and solids, pH, temperature, package integrity, moisture, weight, and sensory characteristics.
Use SAP to access and print product specifications, formulas, and mixing instructions.
Assist with training production employees on food safety and quality requirements.
Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections of production areas and report deficiencies to the Lead or Supervisor in charge.
Check container coding and labeling and monitor declared label weights.
Inspect incoming ingredients.
Calibrate pH meters, thermometers, and scales, and follow up on defective equipment.
Report abnormalities to production employees and the relevant FSQ or production leads, supervisors, or managers.
Recheck out-of-specification product and initiate product holds when necessary.
Perform FSQ program activities, including airflow checks, silo temperature readings, shelf-life sampling and analysis, environmental swabbing, water testing, and air plate testing.
Cross-train as a qualified backup for the FSQ Tech - SSL Tankers and FSQ Tech - Dryers roles and assist with weekend coverage through a rotation schedule.
Provide certificates of analysis to customers requesting finished-product test results and notify drivers when product is released for SSL Tankers.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of work performed and test results.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to safety policies and procedures and contribute to a safe and healthy workplace.
Follow quality work practices, maintain sanitary conditions, and report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety or quality.