Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd shift
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Quality Assurance Technician monitors all production procedures and parameters to ensure that established quality, safety, and legal standards of food products are maintained. Champion Foods LLC is a manufacturer of food products specializing in pizzas and breadsticks, including the popular Authentic Motor City Pizza Co.® brand. The company employs passionate food industry professionals and experts dedicated to crafting delicious, high-quality food products for customers. Opportunities at Champion Foods exist in corporate offices as well as in bakery and packaging areas, with all colleagues working together to make a big impact for customers and in communities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of experience in a food service or manufacturing environment.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to comprehend basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, temperature tolerances, multiplication and addition.
- Average computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to maintain information in a confidential manner.
Nice To Haves
- College course work in Food Science or related area (American Institute of Baking).
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
- Previous experience in food manufacturing and/or laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Checks and documents specific data corresponding to assigned product line (crust, topping, USDA.)
- Examines dough temperature for accuracy and ensures that it is recorded by the dough mixer.
- Checks and documents that the metal detector is correct and recorded by the packer.
- Monitors the end of the production line to ensure finished product weight and proper identification is printed on product shippers.
- Conducts product evaluations in the laboratory. These include: baking test and specification parameter evaluations, as well as texture analysis.
- Records findings on evaluation form.
- Calibrates thermometer, scales and pH meter daily.
- Perform microbiology testing for site.
- Collect swab samples (APC, ATC, Yeast and mold).
- Keeps lab and test bake areas clean.
- Perform other duties as required by manager.
- Environmental monitoring pathogens/surface swabs.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- legal and counseling services
- flexible spending accounts
- disability and adoption benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
