QC Technician - 2nd Shift - $24.89/hr

Flowers Foods•Suwanee, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Technician is responsible for gathering and testing products for quality control purposes. This role requires constant interaction with the work group and other departments at the primary work location. The position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality. Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the technician performs evaluations of ingredients and products in various stages of production, obtains samples, and evaluates them for weight, color, bake, etc. They also perform microbiological tests, make recommendations for processing, and originate and maintain accurate records. Additional duties include checking Metal Detectors, performing mathematical calculations, maintaining flour-tailing reports, training new Lab Technicians II, maintaining cleanliness of work areas, and complying with all company policies and procedures, including safety and work rules. The role also ensures adherence to internal and external food safety and quality policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school Diploma equivalency.
Demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year previous experience in similar Quality Assurance lab.

Responsibilities

Gathers and test products for quality control purposes.
Performs evaluations of ingredients and products in various stages of production.
Obtains samples of ingredients/product at regular intervals.
Evaluates the samples: weight, color, bake, etc.
Perform microbiological tests.
Makes recommendations for processing.
Originate and maintain accurate records.
Checks Metal Detectors.
Performs mathematical calculations on weight and logs information of proper paperwork.
Maintain flour-tailing reports.
Trains new Lab Technicians II as necessary.
Maintains cleanliness of work area(s).
Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
Ensures that all internal and external food safety and quality policies and procedures are followed.
Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).
Performs other duties as directed by supervision.