Quality Assurance Technician

Champion Foods LLC•Huron Charter Township, MI

20h

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, monitors all of the production procedures and parameters to ensure that established quality, safety and legal standards of food products are maintained. As a manufacturer of food products specializing in pizzas and breadsticks, Champion Foods employs passionate food industry professionals and experts dedicated to crafting delicious, high quality food products for our customers. Our popular Authentic Motor City Pizza Co.® brand is sold in grocery stores across the United States. We take pride in our proven track record in developing product lines that fit the needs of our customers. Opportunities at Champion Foods exist in our corporate offices as well as in our bakery and packaging areas. All Champion Foods colleagues work together to make a big impact for our customers and in our communities. Let’s connect! Share your contact info and upload your resume so we can match you with the perfect role with Champion Foods. Full time colleagues qualify for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counseling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits, and more.

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.