QA Technician -1st Shift

Rich Products Corporation•Gallatin, TN

36d

About The Position

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose Statement Ensure that products meet customer specifications and company quality standards. Recommend improvements in manufacturing, quality, and sanitation practices.

Requirements

Significant post high school educational experiences with 3-5 years' experience in quality assurance
Must be able to learn and use various software programs as needed such as SAP.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
Demonstrate effective communication skills
Must communicate with all members of leadership.
This position may be required to perform other duties and assignments as directed by management. This flexibility ensures that the team can adapt to changing business needs and maintain operational efficiency
TPM Awareness: understanding the lean philosophy of TPM and a safe working environment

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Quality Assurance and Plant Operations specifications.
Monitor, document and verify the HACCP system ensuring all products meet CCP requirements or have adequate corrective actions.
Non-conforming Product: Ensures product is placed on hold and works with Team Leaders to investigate causes. Assist with implementation of problem solving and corrective action.
Oversee the placement, removal, and communication of issued hold tags and related documentation.
Retest/sample hold product including shipping product to lab for analysis.
Conduct sensory evaluations
Navigate and perform all tasks related to Plant Programs and initiatives (TPM, Galaxy, S4Hana, Bullseye, Kleanz, etc.)
Learn and navigate PatrolSuite, TPM Mobile, PowerBi, and other tracking improvement tools.
Conduct all forms of CCP monitoring - (Cooking, Hot Holding, Cooling.
Computer literacy navigates computer systems. (SAP, Excel, Word) Scan barcodes etc.
Demonstrate ability to adhere and enforce the HACCP Plan, GMP's, ARED.
Communicate with Production leadership
Conduct daily pre-operation inspections, documenting any issues and the corresponding corrective actions. (Shift dependent)
Conduct operational sanitation inspections including verification of GMP's.
Calibrate thermometers daily and document
Perform observations and validations per policy. Checks include the following: Net weights, check the code and / or the use by date, check label revision number, check, for proper documentation of ingredients and food contact packaging for traceability.
Completes facility, ingredient and/or packaging material holds as needed.
Assist in QA training of production in food safety programs including GMP's, HACCP, allergen control, food defense, traffic patterns and color codes.
Evaluate sauce batches for ingredients, flavor, viscosity and pH before use.
Understanding this role has shared job responsibilities Production / QA follow all assignments directed by Production Team leaders.
Perform all other duties assigned by supervision.