6231 Quality Control Technician Lead

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.•Goldsboro, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Summary Employee will lead “Quality Assurance” (QA) Technicians. Employee will monitor QA testing and the reporting of results. Employee will perform Process Control inspections in assigned work areas. Monitors manufacturing processes, documents results and reports deviations from standards or procedures. Verifies products meet Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Critical Quality Points (CQP’s). Primary contact for jar breaks during operations to verify procedures and adequate cleanup. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions Note: Quality Control Lead is assigned to work in multiple areas based on production schedule and as directed by their Manager. Must be able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision Monitor adherence in the plant to Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure Food Safety and Quality requirements are met. Employee is required to learn manufacturing procedures and specifications and monitor adherence. Will document and report deviations from specifications or procedures to Quality Control and Operations Management. Evaluates both incoming product and product after cutting for physical defects and verifies the defects do not exceed the specification limits. Performs daily metal detection checks and responds to metal detection events per metal detection SOP (Gboro production lines). Performs checks of blanchers to monitor product quality and blancher set up. Monitor check weights and spice addition to jars/pouches. Monitor pasteurization and verify pasteurizer set ups, product temperatures, belt speeds and HACCP limits. Performs pasteurizer cooking validations using data trace probes (Gboro production lines). Conduct pre-op inspections of production lines. Primary contact when jar breaks occur on the production line. Verify proper procedures are followed for disposition of product involved and adequate clean up of the production line. Fill in as needed for quality control technicians and be able to perform duties in all areas of quality control. This will include completion of routine testing on samples of syrups and brines, raw ingredients, in-process samples, and finished product. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives of the manufacturing process. Follows established procedures for placing non-conforming product or equipment on hold (red carding). Completes necessary paperwork for quality control and operations based on scheduled production. Must have the ability to work effectively within a team environment and cover any area of the department as needed. Keeps work area clean and neat. Follows safety rules and company policies. Other Duties Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate. Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduate plus additional training needed
Ability to read, write and speak in English required Spanish a plus
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions needed for job tasks
Must have the ability to follow directions and complete special tasks or projects as instructed by management
Employee must have computer skills, typing skills as well as good written and verbal communication skills
Employee must obtain knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations
Employee shall be willing to be trained extensively through any schooling or course deemed necessary by upper management
Employee must be familiar with applicable laws; Federal, State, EEOC, ESC, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, etc.)
Employee shall be able to manage and get along with a diverse group of employees as well as coordinate job functions in other areas
Employee will be expected to make prompt, competent decisions and utilize authority wisely
Employee shall maintain discipline, morale and good team work at a high level/standard