Quality Technician I - 3rd Shift

Makers Pride•Terre Haute, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician I ensures that food-safety requirements in the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are followed and maintained. The role performs routine production-line quality checks, monitors product against legal and customer requirements, documents findings, and supports food-safety programs, product trials, and other quality inspections. The position works in a manufacturing environment and may cover multiple production lines.

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 operation as it relates to product quality and adjustments needed to correct conditions.
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, and to work across shifts.
Must be legally authorized to work in the job location; 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.
Report discrepancies with the Quality Monitoring Scheme to the Supervisor or Quality Manager, including issues involving HACCP, allergens, 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 required by the supervisor.
Follow site leadership's safety processes and procedures.