Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift)-Terra

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.•Mountville, PA

47d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Quality Control Technician assists with performing onsite product and equipment inspections, verifications, and testing to ensure the overall safety of food products manufactured within the facility. Secondary duties include, but are not restricted to, maintaining ongoing documentation and data entry of all testing processes and results. Tasks are to be completed while maintaining the highest safety, food safety and quality, cost and GMP standards in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Minimum one year experience in a Quality Control role within a manufacturing environment or related capacity
High school diploma or equivalent required. Science background a plus
One to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Intermediate or above knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel software programs.
Able to develop and maintain spreadsheets
Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, checklists, forms and equipment instruction manuals that are written in English
Ability to calculate figures, analyze reports, determine processing rates, work with percentages, and apply basic algebra and geometry
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Strong safety record
Ability to meet attendance guidelines
Ability to work flexible hours (including some weekends and overtime) to perform all duties and responsibilities
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50lbs. as required
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with all contacts both inside and outside the company
Must maintain current and valid Class C Oregon Driver's License

Responsibilities

Preforms various HACCP verifications on all assigned products and escalates any issues of non-compliance for further testing and review
Monitors process testing for individual ingredients and raw material prior to use in full production, employing sensory testing, as needed
Conducts required steps for proper sanitation of all manufacturing equipment and/or verifies cleanliness for proper use
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of all testing measures and associated results within internal reporting and/or tracking systems
Assists with multiple internal and external facility audits requirements to verify compliance with customers and/or 3rd parties, as directed by the Manager
Collects data from various forms and reports and enters relevant data into internal databases and spreadsheets
Assist with SQF employee training on a regular basis.
Responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues and initiate action, as necessary
Follow all Food Safety guidelines, such as, but not limited to: GMP's, Allergen Program, HACCP, Sanitation, Safety
Other duties as assigned