Tortilla Manufacturing - QC Technician WITH EXPERIENCE - Day Shift (109)

Easy Foods Inc.•Kissimmee, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Technician performs quality control inspections in a tortilla manufacturing environment. The role includes weekly preoperational inspections after sanitation is complete and before production begins, as well as daily inspections every 12 hours to verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The technician checks that products are packaged according to product-code specifications, the correct raw materials are used, finished-product labels meet customer requirements, and tortilla properties and sensory characteristics match product specifications. Nonconforming products must be placed on hold, and deviations or quality, food safety, and safety issues must be promptly reported to the appropriate personnel. The technician also monitors metal detectors as Critical Control Points under the HACCP Food Safety Plan and ensures Standard Operating Procedures are followed. This is a full-time, in-person, day-shift position in Kissimmee, Florida. The position requires English and Spanish, at least one year of quality-control experience, and availability for overtime and weekends when required. The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform the listed physical activities, including extensive standing and walking and lifting up to 30 pounds unassisted or 50 pounds assisted.

Requirements

At least one year in a quality control or quality assurance position in the food industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
English and Spanish proficiency.
Availability to work overtime and weekends when required.
Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.
Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to be a team player, generate enthusiasm, and build effective working relationships at all levels.
Ability to perform extensive standing and walking on concrete surfaces; use vision, hearing, and speech; climb and balance; and lift up to 30 pounds unassisted and 50 pounds assisted.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a science-related field.
GFSI Standard Certification Training and/or HACCP training.
Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform weekly preoperational inspections after sanitation is complete and before production begins, according to the maintenance and sanitation schedule.
Perform inspections every 12 hours to verify compliance with the company's GMP policy.
Ensure products are packaged according to product-code specifications.
Verify that the correct raw materials are used according to each product code's specifications and promptly report deviations to the designated production and quality personnel.
Verify that finished-product labels are correct and printed according to customer specifications.
Check that tortilla appearance, color, cooking marks, texture, taste, and smell meet product specifications.
Place products that do not meet specifications on hold.
Monitor and verify that line metal detectors function properly as Critical Control Points under the HACCP Food Safety Plan, and promptly report malfunctions.
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
Report quality, food safety, or safety issues to the designated quality, production, and operations personnel.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or QC leads.