QA Tech I - Whitebridge Pet

General Mills•Joplin, MO

19h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school education or GED
Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English).
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred
Working knowledge of computer systems; Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is a plus
Previous lab experience preferred that includes testing with water activity, moisture, residual oxygen, package leak detection, net weights, pH, NIR, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform daily calibrations, maintain lab cleanliness, and manage inventory. Conduct and document a variety of quality control tests on finished products and water activity, including residual oxygen, leakers, net weights, shelf life, and foreign material. Document and resolve product holds and participate in lab proficiency testing.
Operate, monitor, and unload ovens, ensuring all critical control points are met.
Collect, label, package, and ship samples for micro testing, swabs, and product development. Manage documentation and communicate results for the positive release of finished products.
Conduct and document routine line checks, foot bath/dry quat chemical concentration tests, and visual inspections of production changeovers. Evaluate and document incoming raw materials and ingredients as needed.
Maintain accurate records for product quality, regulatory compliance (HACCP), and trace exercises. Timely communicate any issues or deviations from test results, documentation errors, or production problems to appropriate personnel.