QUALITY CONTROL - QUALITY TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift

Sauer Brands•Mauldin, SC

About The Position

Quality Control Technician Overall Goal of Position: Performs quality checks and laboratory analysis under the instruction of management for the support of production, and helps make OurRecipe@SauerBrands: Job Summary Quality Control Technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards.

Requirements

Personal Characteristics Professional DemeanorEntrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personalityOverall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the factsSmart, creative, and inquisitiveCharacter and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is lookingDisciplined approach, and accountability for KPIs.No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.Dependable team player with a positive attitudeDetermination/Grit-Pursuit of ExcellencePassion for organization, and attention to detailPersonal values that mesh with SBI values Performance History
Documented needed history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilitiesStellar references based on contributions and performance Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas
Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
Strong teamwork skills
Good verbal communication skills
Team-orientated, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Education & Experience: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Responsibilities

Perform salt and acidity testing on finished products and in-process samples using titrators.
Perform moisture and fat analysis of finished products, slurries, and starches using the CEM Smart Trac.
Perform viscosity, Brix, and pH testing on finished products.
Perform fineness of grind test on incoming mustard samples.
Check Retail and food service production lines for weight control, cap torque, case codes, fill level, seal integrity, oil temperature, and bottle codes as needed.
Perform pH meter, thermometer, and refractometer calibrations.
Assist in tracking, isolating, and placing out-of-specification products on QC Hold.
Check portion control production lines for weight control, film seal, and proper coding.
Perform % peroxide value, color test, cold test, and a free fatty acid test on incoming oils.
Flavor and color approval of pourable salad dressings.
Helps maintain QC lab in a clean and orderly manner.
Was assigned special projects such as headspace and weight studies.
Monitored HACCP CCPs (pH, water activity, glass breakage, and x-ray.
Trained new employees on all QC lab tech duties.