QUALITY CONTROL - QUALITY TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift

Sauer Brands, Inc.•Mauldin, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Control Technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards. This role supports production by performing quality checks and laboratory analysis under the instruction of management, contributing to the OurRecipe@SauerBrands initiative.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Accurate and complete paperwork
Sanitation/housekeeping up to company training standards
Shows up on time, ready to work the whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches
Creates open channels of communication with all levels of the team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback
Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks, and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds
Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co-workers; seeks win-win solutions with co-workers
Has good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment, and materials required to perform the job; keeps current with all company-required training courses
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
Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, shows a commitment to their personal safety as well as the safety of their peers; practices SafeStart concepts
Sees what needs to be done and does its w/o being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to help increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed
Documented needed history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality
Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative, and inquisitive
Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach, and accountability for KPIs.
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
Dependable team player with a positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to detail
Personal values that mesh with SBI values

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.