Quality Technician I - 1st Shift

Makers Pride•McComb, OH

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring food safety elements within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met, and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are maintained. The role performs production-line quality checks, documents results, identifies and escalates quality-system discrepancies, and verifies products meet legal and customer requirements. It also supports food safety checks, audits, product trials, sample retention, and upkeep of quality equipment and work areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
Good attention to detail and the 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 corrective adjustments.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, including fractions, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with coworkers, employees from other departments, and superiors.
Experience with the MS Office Suite.
Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
Ability to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.
Must be legally authorized to work in the location of application; work authorization sponsorship 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 a time.
Bring discrepancies with the QMS to the attention of the Supervisor or Quality Manager, including issues involving HACCP, allergens, sanitation, GMP, foreign materials, 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 required tasks to maintain 5-S and keep work areas clean.
Keep operational information, including products, customers, 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 or inspections as required.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.
Follow all safety processes and procedures set forth by site leadership.