QC Specialist - Line 4 - 2nd Shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Carthage, MO

About The Position

The QC Specialist tests and monitors products for compliance with specifications. The role evaluates products, performs tests and procedures, maintains documentation and control procedures, collects samples, and checks and tests them. The specialist must understand Product Vision guidelines for quality and comply with food-safety and quality requirements, including GMPs, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, and SQF. The position follows company safety rules and equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required. Personal protective equipment provided by the company includes a hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons. Plant temperatures average 50 degrees, while the cooking area can exceed 80 degrees; the role also involves varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold and exposure to loud industrial environments. The employee reports injuries and unsafe conditions or acts, uses safe lifting practices and appropriate assistance and equipment, uses handrails, and wears appropriate PPE. Physical requirements include occasional reaching, hand twisting, bending, stooping, crouching or squatting, and stair climbing. The role occasionally requires lifting up to 50 pounds to a height of five feet and carrying items less than 10 feet.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work rapidly with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Math skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable and self-driven, with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to read and write English.
  • Comply with food-safety and quality requirements, including GMPs, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, and SQF.
  • Occasionally reach, hand twist, bend, stoop, crouch or squat, and climb stairs.
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to a height of five feet and carry items less than 10 feet.
  • Work in loud industrial environments and varied temperatures, from hot and humid to very cold.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate products for compliance with specifications.
  • Understand, evaluate, and properly execute tests and procedures.
  • Maintain and set up documentation and control procedures.
  • Pick up samples and carry out checks and tests.
  • Understand and apply Product Vision guidelines for quality aspects.
  • Follow company safety rules and regulations.
  • Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required.
  • Report injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and horseplay.
  • Use proper lifting techniques and mechanical or personal assistance when needed.
  • Use handrails and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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