Quality Assurance Technician

The Pictsweet Company • Bells, TN

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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

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

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.
• Monitor product ratios, by percentage, and product grades in all blended products.
• 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.

Benefits

• Benefits begin after required waiting period.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Group Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry