Quality Control Worker - 1st Shift

Kiolbassa Smoked Meats

1d•$15 - $19

About The Position

Quality Control Worker will ensure that all food safety and quality procedures are followed efficiently, and are documented accurately, and safely. The Quality Control Worker provides support and assistance to the team in all areas of the assigned duties and ensures that production quality checks are executed in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner, and within all quality parameters. By following these practices, we will produce a quality product that adheres to our customer standards, specifications and expectations. This will be met by fulfilling the below duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1 year of related Quality food manufacturing environment experience
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, & procedures within manufacturing field preferred
Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP’s preferred
Certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to carry out instructions and directions in a timely manner
Ability to enforce rules and regulations without succumbing to resistance
Ability to work up to 10-hour work shift
Ability to work in a Team-based environment
Ability to function in a 5S environment
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasional basis
Must show proficiency in the operation of all necessary equipment
Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multitask between various duties
Must be self- motivated, extremely reliable and punctual
Ability to work and communicate with diverse group or team members
Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
Involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards when entering production areas
Must be able to work in cold environmental conditions, routinely 30-45 degrees
Must be able to stand and walk on cement floor for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours
Must be able to lift, reach, and carry objects for extended periods of time as required to complete assignments
Requires talking, seeing, hearing and using fine dexterity skills as required to complete assignments
Requires use of handheld data collection device, handheld radio

Responsibilities

Support and demonstrate company vision, mission, values, and strategy: Model Transparency, Ownership, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement
Customer Services/Teamwork Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by listening, communicating effectively, and problem solving
Demonstrate team spirit by respecting and supporting team members in your department and in other departments
Facilitate a teamwork environment for the department in support of management direction and decisions
Demonstrate behaviors supportive of personal and professional growth of self and team members
Demonstrate respect for a diverse group of team members by encouraging positive teamwork
Lead by example and maintain proficiency in all job functions
Conduct Combos Core Sampling
Monitor the production floor for food safety and quality issues
Enforce and monitor HACCP, GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP’s
Assist production with any questions regarding customer specifications
Monitor/verify production quality checks
Provides continuous feedback to production operators on product quality
Conduct fat tests as required
Weigh/ measure spice kits to ensure within spec
Monitor sausage link weights and sizes
Complete daily quality related paperwork (to include 1st off forms, metal detection/scale checks, hourly monitoring in kitchen, temperature checks, sanitizer checks, fat test operation)
Must be capable of performing all duties of production quality checks when needed
Perform calibration procedures
Communicate daily production and quality goals
Communicate line status during and at end of shift to assure all safety, quality, and efficiency objectives are achieved
Responsible for reporting any issues, employee concerns, or quality defects to Supervisor
Communicate with Supervisor and seek assistance if corrective action is necessary
Uphold company policies and procedures, and ensures team members are following policies and procedures.
Report any policy violations to supervisor
Maintain a high level of engagement with Team Members, without becoming personally involved
Participate in process improvements and plant audits
Assist in problem solving defective product and machinery issues
Complete all training and qualification requirements
Participate in the training of new team members in food safety, workplace processes, policies, and procedures
Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures related to team member safety, food safety, and Quality Programs
Ensure product and orders meet food safety, quality requirements, customer specifications and expectations accurately
Ensure workplace is safe and clean, and maintained in a sanitary condition
Work with Safety Department and Production Department to resolve any issues with safety, or product quality
Follow all safety and quality regulations to minimize company exposure to risk
Report all violations of safety, quality and other policies
Other duties as assigned