Quality Technician I - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring food-safety elements in the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are maintained. The role performs production-line quality checks, reports discrepancies, verifies products against legal and customer requirements, completes documentation, maintains work areas and equipment, and supports food-safety controls, audits, and product trials. The position works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures, including warm or refrigerated conditions depending on location. It requires collaboration and respectful communication with coworkers and other departments, the ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally, and the ability to stand or sit for extended periods. Necessary overtime and work across shifts may be required based on staffing needs and customer demand. Work authorization sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
- Good attention to detail and ability to spot defects on fast-moving production lines.
- Ability to gain a basic understanding of machinery operations as they relate to product quality and necessary adjustments.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, including fractions, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with coworkers, employees from other departments, and superiors.
- Experience with MS Office Suite.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
- Ability to work necessary overtime and across shifts based on staffing needs and customer demand.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the location of application; sponsorship for work authorization is unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- Post-high-school education.
- One year of experience as a QA Technician or in another technical department.
- Ability to speak, write, and comprehend Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Perform timely and accurate quality checks on production lines every hour per line, frequently covering three lines at once.
- Bring Quality Monitoring Scheme discrepancies to the attention of a Supervisor or Quality Manager, including issues involving HACCP, allergen programs, sanitation, GMP, foreign material, and hold procedures.
- Ensure products meet legal and customer requirements outlined in the Bluebook for each product.
- Complete paperwork accurately and on time each day.
- Perform tasks to maintain 5-S and keep work areas clean.
- Keep operational information, including product, customer, and production details, confidential.
- Maintain instrumentation and equipment in good condition and store it appropriately.
- Label, store, and organize samples and product retentions.
- Follow hold procedures for non-conforming materials or products.
- Perform HACCP and Preventive Controls checks and tasks as needed.
- Assist with test runs and new product trials as needed.
- Perform other audits and inspections as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Follow all safety processes and procedures set forth by site leadership.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Referral, production, and other bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
