Quality Assistant - 2nd Shift

E.A. Sween•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1955, E.A. Sween has been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high-quality food people enjoy. They are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. They pride themselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. The Quality Assistant role is for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for food safety and quality, a strong work ethic, and excellent time management skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to communicate orally and in writing using English.
Attention to detail and strong understanding of quality control procedures.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Basic math and computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Cross-cultural competence; effective and respectful interactions with people from any culture or place of origin.
Ability to operate an iPad.
Ability to stand and move around in a cold environment for 95% of shift.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework in food science or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials according to company and regulatory standards.
Assist in preparing the production line for shift start-up, including bringing scales, O2/CO2 analyzer, trays, and utensils.
Follow all GMPs and monitor GMP practices in the production rooms.
Monitor line and equipment cleanliness prior to the start of day and after each break, notifying the Line Controller or Production Lead of any issues.
Conduct portion control weights including machine adjustments, net weights, MAP checks, scale accuracy, label checks and quality checks at the line according to standard work.
Cooperate with all aspects of the safety program at E. A. Sween Company.
Complete all personal safety and food safety/GMP related training.
Report near miss & hazardous conditions to supervisor or the safety team.