QC Tech

Saputo Cheese USA • Gustine, CA

123d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. The Quality Control Technician's responsibilities as the subject matter expert of the production shift and actively monitors production areas to inspect product quality, sample and analyze against established specification and controls. Documents and reports any or potential quality deviation, and recommend corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).

Requirements

• Associate's Degree with a concentration in Food or Dairy Science, preferred.
• Previous experience with food quality specifications, physical and analytical testing, process control monitoring and positive release documentation or similar experience with strict adherence to protocol is preferred.
• An understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, QAP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP, etc.)
• Ability to pass and successfully maintain regulatory certification, as required.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer and business skills (SAP, Microsoft Office products, email, copy, scanning).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples and perform physical analytical sampling and testing of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished goods dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines.
• Perform microbiological/bacteriological sampling and testing of dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines.
• Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification analytical test results.
• Routinely collect product samples from production lines as outlined by testing requirements.
• Maintain all QC records and filing.
• Accurately complete analytical testing documents and enter data into system.
• Prepare various stock solutions used in the laboratory.
• Calibrate and maintain all lab testing equipment.
• Perform environmental control swabbing after clean-up and CIP/SIP.
• Report any deviations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Support mock and product recall program guidelines.
• Prepare and process production records to isolate any out of specification product.
• Prepare and distribute customer certificates of analysis.
• Comply with all Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP's).
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo Company Values.
• Work together professionally with co-workers and other department personnel.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate $30.33

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree