Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for a variety of responsibilities including inspecting food product and packaging quality according to company procedure, verifying and ensuring all product code date checks are correct and documented, inspecting metal detectors, x-ray machines, and check weigher , obtaining and delivering samples for the Micro Lab, recording weights, conducting temperature checks, and monitoring the production process following USDA, GMP, Conagra standards and sanitation guidelines. You will be onsite at the Conagra facility in Council Bluffs, IA, reporting to the Quality team. Starting rate $23.34 an hour, attendance incentive $0.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Knowledge of GMPs and food allergens
- Be LOTO Certified
- High school diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1 year Quality experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or other similar experience can be substituted
Responsibilities
- Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position
- Read, write, communicate, and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English
- Work all areas in the plant and all start times
- Inspect, set-up, and check metal detectors, x-rays, and check weigher
- Verify carton version specifications and inform QA Supervisors of deficiencies
- Obtain samples of product components from production lines to check and record weights, temperatures, and product quality
- Aseptically sample product components and swab environmental sites for microbiological testing
- Understand and address alarms for out-of-control weights promptly
- Identify defective and nonconforming product and take appropriate corrective action
- Check and record product codes and packaging to assure compliance with regulations and provide traceability
- Monitor production process ensuring adherence to GMP, USDA, and sanitation guidelines and taking corrective action if standards are not being met
- Monitor and complete QA sampling programs
- Place nonconforming materials on hold
- Complete all daily quality paperwork and reports promptly
- Conduct internal audits for allergens, glass and brittle plastic, general facility conditions
Benefits
- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
- Wealth: G reat pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
- Balance: P aid-time off and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
