QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN - Weekend Shift

Lifeway Foods Inc•Waukesha, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Tech ensures the safety of Lifeway’s products based on specific criteria through sensory testing and accurate documentation. They review, track, and update employee trainings related to Food Quality and Safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Or one to two years related training/experience; Or equivalent
Antibiotics Testing License, Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), and SQF Practitioner
Demonstrate intellectual and interpersonal skills through leadership, organization, and self-efficacy
Ability to read, write, present, and effectively communicate in a business setting
Advanced proficiency in calculations and applying mathematical concepts
Knowledge of Manufacturing Software, Inventory Software, and Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to be on your feet for entirety of 8-hour shift
Ability to climb ladders and maneuver through equipment

Responsibilities

Accurately document analytical and sensory tests of finished product, release product based on specifications
Label and lot code verification of finished products
Review plant sanitation, CCP Monitoring and production forms
Perform microbiological analysis of finished products and/or raw ingredients
Audit various production processes against established SOPs, SSOPs and GMPs
Review, track, and update employee training on Food Quality and Safety topics
Perform Quality and Food Safety functions within Quality Assurance Department - including Environmental Monitoring Program, Air and Water Sampling
Accompany regulatory and third-party auditors during scheduled or unannounced audits
Submit lab samples to third party lab
Participate in internal facility audits
Perform sanitation inspections of equipment using sensory and microbiological methods and compile reports
Calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory and temperature monitoring equipment
Maintain Hold Log
Assist with annual validation of Food Safety plans and SQF Food Safety and Food Quality System Elements
Provide documentation to appropriate personnel any out of specification products or conditions
Covers for Director of Quality Assurance during absences
Designated as Substitute SQF Practitioner
Act as back-up contact for third party certifiers including Organic, Gluten Free and Kosher
Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
Perform duties according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) that meet quality and safety standards pertaining to: Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture (WDA), and customer requirements
Conduct behavior in compliance with Lifeway Employee Policy
Perform additional duties as assigned