Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

The Pictsweet Company•Bells, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pictsweet Company is looking for a quality assurance technician to join our vegetable processing facility in Bells, TN. This position operates on a swing shift. This role requires candidates to rotate working in two different departments, each with varying start and end times.

Requirements

Must be able to read and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Must be able to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals.
Must be able to work in cold (35-40 degrees) or hot environment for extended period.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand, bend, reach, and walk for extended periods.
Able to use both hands.
Must be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekends and holidays).

Nice To Haves

Experience in food quality control or related field preferred.
Familiarity with HACCP, GMP and statistical analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Study grade standards and apply to products assigned IQF, and repack items.
Read and understand “Net Weight Control Book.”
Check package weights, calculate average weights, accumulative averages, ranges and graph results.
Product Ingredients – monitor product ratios, by percentage, and product grades in all blended products.
Package Check – learn how to obtain and understand all package, case, and code information for all labels and check and record information on form.
Obtain and Record product temperatures.
Supply lead person or forklift drivers with product name, all coding information, LSI code, and grade (Freshpack only).
Monitor and record foreign material findings from your assigned lines.
Communicate with foreign material monitors concerning any pertinent findings.
Learn how to react to “non-standard” situations.
Communicate all pertinent information to Manager /or Supervision.