2ND SHIFT QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECH

Sauer Brands, Inc.•New Century, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an integral part of producing quality products. The role involves collecting, testing, and documenting quality control for dressing, mayonnaise, and sauces. Key duties include taking samples, accurate recording and reporting, and monitoring safe and sanitary conditions throughout the plant by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This role requires close communication and coordination with production supervisors, packaging operators, maintenance, and warehousing.

Requirements

Initiative to organize and accurately perform all job functions.
Curiosity with a desire to continuously learn and support continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-starter with the capacity to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to adapt to change in the work environment.
Professional Demeanor.
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality.
Overall confidence in one's abilities and comfortable communicating the facts.
Smart, creative, and inquisitive.
Character and Integrity - Does the right thing even when no one is looking.
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
Dependable team player with a positive attitude.
Determination/Grit - Pursuit of Excellence.
Passion for organization and attention to details.
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
Highly organized.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible.
Frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach and grasp with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and or move up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

College Degree is preferred.
Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks in the mainline or Portion control departments.
Perform analytical testing on batched samples and record data.
Pull finished product samples for retains and micro analysis.
Perform x-ray examinations on lines.
Test for moisture and fat on products.
Conduct pre and post-op inspections.
Utilize Redzone.
Perform truck inspection audits and enter Raw material data.
Familiarize with HACCP.
Notify QC management when Quality issues arise.
Perform “Near Miss” submittals monthly.
Conduct line checks, including checking codes, boxes, labeling, seals, metal detector, and weights.
Collect and test samples of product hourly.
Document analysis of samples.
Perform testing on oils.
Mix reagents and handle hazardous chemicals.
Communicate clearly with production supervisors, line operators, warehouse, and others as necessary.
Observe, label, and document ingredients as they are unloaded from tractor-trailers.
Complete and file paperwork as needed by the department.
Maintain and evaluate retain samples.