Quality Technician I - 3rd Shift

Makers Pride • Front Royal, VA

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About The Position

The Quality Technician I ensures 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, identifies and escalates quality-system discrepancies, verifies product requirements, completes records, and supports quality and food-safety activities in a manufacturing environment. The position is for the 3rd shift and may involve working across shifts and overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot defects on fast-moving production lines.
• Ability to gain a basic understanding of machinery operation as it relates 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 collaborate effectively with coworkers, employees from other departments, and supervisors.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, and across shifts.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
• Legally authorized to work in the location of application; work authorization sponsorship is not available.

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 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.
• Maintain 5-S and keep work areas clean.
• Keep information about operations, 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 by site leadership.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
• Dental benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
• 401(k) benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED