Quality Control Tech

AbiMar Foods, Inc•Abilene, TX

About The Position

A Quality Control Tech is responsible for the overall food safety and quality of baked goods produced in the plant. QC is primarily responsible for following processes & procedures built to ensure quality of all products. QC is responsible for complying with company and customer specification and governmental regulations. Additionally, collaboration with other departments is necessary to ensure the product is produced to the highest food safety and quality standard.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competency, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree preferred and/or a combination of education and relevant experience
1-3 years experience in Food Science or related field is preferred
Adaptability, Development of ourselves and others, Sustainable Vision, Innovation with Value, Achievement-driven Inspiration, Borderless Mindset, Passion for the customer and the consumer and Sense of Community.
Ability to adapt promptly to any change in working conditions and to get problems resolved without delay.
Ability to perform excellently even when under pressure
Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and effectively.
Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and perform work independently without being prompted
Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines

Responsibilities

Inspecting individual packages on each line to ensure proper seals, clear & correct code dates and inspect the general appearance of each package.
Record average package weights and bake loss at the end of the shifts.
Record quality assurance reports for each line within each 1 hour time period.
Maintain and use authority to put product on hold for further review by QC Manager.
Measuring & recording the dimension, height, moisture and pH of baked cookies.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area at all times
Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all contacts
Accept and adapt easily to change
Ensure that all activities are consistent with Company Mission Statement
Operate job-related equipment with or without an accommodation
Meet physical demands of job with or without an accommodation
Perform other duties as assigned