Quality Control Technician $17-$22

Ragozzino Foods Inc.•Meriden, CT

55d•$17 - $22

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician is primarily responsible for quality assurance of all products through administration of HACCP, GMP’s, Sanitation, Pest Management and other programs that ensure regulatory compliance and education of staff. The position supports the Quality, Food Safety and SQF initiatives outlined in the Quality Manual and SQF Program.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
English, Bilingual preferred.
1-2 years of Production Line Experience within the food industry a plus.
Product knowledge: Acquire and maintain full knowledge of USDA and FDA codes, rules, and regulations.
Proficiency in follow-up; ability to meet deadlines.
Team player, positive can-do attitude.
Ability to assess situations and make independent decisions to achieve success.
Ability to bend, sit and stand.
Ability to perform multiple complex tasks concurrently.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to see and walk for inspections of plant sites.
Ability to hear.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of Production Line Experience within the food industry a plus.
English, Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures specifications are met by measuring, recording, analyzing data and working with equipment and production personnel to improve results.
Perform and document daily pre-op inspections and related checks.
Assist Production Supervisor with daily line set up.
Calibrate scales, thermometers, and water meters daily.
Prepare all the necessary paperwork needed to complete documentation of all products and processes.
Test, analyze, record, and control all product and component weights as well as sensory evaluations according to specified time intervals.
Record and document all HACCP related processes.
Report problems or deficiencies in quality or related processes to QA Manager and Shift Supervisor.
Maintain USDA, HACCP, GMP guidelines on the production floor.
Interact with USDA Inspectors.
Work with Production Supervisors and personnel to maintain quality /customer standards.
Pre-operations testing to ensure production is authorized to start.
Ensure sufficient supply of items such as gloves, hairnets/beard nets, hearing protection, aprons, hand and shoe sanitizing stations, soap, and paper towel stations.
Monitor all freezer and cooler temperatures.
Monitor the temperature of the meet during cooking and cooling.
Monitor the pasta hydration.
Ensure all metal detection/X-ray devices are operating properly.
Interact with outside technicians for scale and metal detection calibrations.
Take product samples at scheduled times.
May participate as member of Safety Committee.
Participate in Allergen and Pest Management Program.
Provide support for other positions when needed.
Check and record sanitizer concentrations.
Verify ingredients, lots, and quantities in production batches.
Other duties as assigned.