Quality Control Technician

Trinidad Benham•La Puente, CA

5d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician works in Packaging Operations and performs quality control activities in Shipping, Receiving, and Packaging. The role tests and inspects products at different stages of production, collects and evaluates samples, and records quality information to help ensure products and packaging meet customer specifications, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. The technician also grades incoming truck and rail samples, pulls and ships outbound customer samples, and communicates product defects, safety concerns, and housekeeping or food safety deviations to the appropriate personnel. The position requires climbing rail cars to pull samples while following safety precautions and using a harness. The technician maintains accurate documentation, supports timely maintenance and repairs through communication with management and maintenance personnel, and keeps the work area clean and orderly while complying with company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures.

Requirements

Intermediate math skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to use touch screens.
Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodology.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and unscheduled changes in duties, and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Positive attitude and ability to work with personnel at all levels, independently or in a team environment.
Ability to communicate questions, problems, and reports effectively to coworkers and supervisory and management personnel.
Ability to climb rail cars using safety precautions and a harness.

Responsibilities

Climb rail cars using required safety precautions and a harness to pull samples.
Test and inspect products in shipping and packaging departments at various stages of production, and compile and evaluate statistical data related to product quality and reliability.
Collect and evaluate production samples in Shipping, Receiving, or Packaging to confirm materials and products meet quality and integrity standards.
Perform continuous quality checks during production and on finished goods to verify product quality and packaging against customer specifications and food safety guidelines.
Maintain consistent quality standards for incoming and outgoing product paperwork.
Accurately and promptly document quality control checks and complete required SQF forms.
Communicate product quality issues and packaging defects to managers, supervisors, leads, and machine operators.
Grade incoming product samples received by truck and rail.
Pull and ship outbound samples for customers.
Report deviations in housekeeping and National Food Safety standards to the Quality Control Supervisor as they occur.
Monitor and complete documentation with grade and lot information, ensuring quality control records are complete and accurate.
Check products from packaging lines every hour.
Communicate with management and maintenance personnel promptly to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
Immediately notify the Production Supervisor when serious product defects or risks arise.
Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area, following GMP and SQF procedures.
Monitor for signs of possible infestation, notify a supervisor, and maintain a log.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.