QUALITY CONTROL - QUALITY TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift

Sauer Brands•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 various quality checks and laboratory analyses under the instruction of management.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
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
Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)
Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas
Professional Demeanor
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
Documented needed history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance

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.
Maintain QC lab in a clean and orderly manner.
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.