Quality Control Technician: 5am-3:30pm M-F w/some overtime
About The Position
This position is responsible for performing quality related functions related to Food Safety and Quality programs at a designated BRC Certified facility. Supports operations departments ensuring that the plant is producing food-safe, high quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements. Verifies adherence to product & package specifications and standards. Calibrates and maintains equipment including weigh scales, moisture analyzers, sieve shakers, colorimeters, pH meters, to perform product testing and audit test results. Assists leading efforts to identify and correct any causes of non-conformance in the manufacturing processes. Correctly fills out required process audit forms in a timely manner and turns in paperwork to proper departments. Performs data entry functions for quality related tests. Performs HACCP checks. Participates in all food safety and site related training. Communicates any food safety and quality issues to production personnel and management. Supports the Quality Assurance Department in achieving and maintaining BRC certification by assisting in the development, verification and validation of BRC programs. Supports Plant continuous improvement initiatives to improve product safety, product quality, and quality programs. Performs monitoring, verification and validation activities to ensure that all products leaving the facility meet the facility Food Safety and Quality Plans. Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training. Reports any injury, accident and/or unsafe condition immediately to supervisor. Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person. Support and comply with GMP’s. Understand and follow emergency action plan. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- 1-3 years of quality experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes, such as BRC and SQF.
- Experience calibrating equipment.
- Proactive, self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.
- Positive attitude and a team player.
- Able to follow written instructions to ensure consistent quality monitoring processes.
- Ability to multitask, recognize priority and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in MS Office Programs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic math skills.
Responsibilities
- Supports operations departments ensuring that the plant is producing food-safe, high quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Verifies adherence to product & package specifications and standards.
- Calibrates and maintains equipment including weigh scales, moisture analyzers, sieve shakers, colorimeters, pH meters, to perform product testing and audit test results.
- Assists leading efforts to identify and correct any causes of non-conformance in the manufacturing processes.
- Correctly fills out required process audit forms in a timely manner and turns in paperwork to proper departments.
- Performs data entry functions for quality related tests.
- Performs HACCP checks.
- Participates in all food safety and site related training.
- Communicates any food safety and quality issues to production personnel and management.
- Supports the Quality Assurance Department in achieving and maintaining BRC certification by assisting in the development, verification and validation of BRC programs.
- Supports Plant continuous improvement initiatives to improve product safety, product quality, and quality programs.
- Performs monitoring, verification and validation activities to ensure that all products leaving the facility meet the facility Food Safety and Quality Plans.
- Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.
- Reports any injury, accident and/or unsafe condition immediately to supervisor.
- Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person.
- Support and comply with GMP’s.
- Understand and follow emergency action plan.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
- Company‑Paid Disability
- Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
- And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
