Quality Technician

Flex HR•Gainesville, GA

11d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Big Creek Foods, we make pet treats that pet owners feel good about. Based in Gainesville, Georgia, we've spent 25 years developing and producing custom treat programs for pet brands, from meat and non-meat treats to our newest Semi-Moist line. Our in-house nutritionist formulates every product, and our on-site Innovation Center is where new ideas turn into real products. In early 2023, Scholtus Group Holding acquired Big Creek Foods, expanding our production capabilities and adding Semi-Moist treats to what we make. As we grow, quality and food safety stay at the center of everything we do, and our Quality team is a big part of that. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a company making products for pets, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; or one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of quality assurance principles
Computer skills, especially Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Self-starter who can work independently
Mathematical proficiency
Communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
Time management
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors
Regularly walk, stand, and sit; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and phone; able to stand or sit at a computer for extended periods
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Works near moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals
Moderately noisy work environment

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification preferred
NetSuite experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Apply working knowledge of FDA, FSMA, SQF, HACCP, and SSOP requirements
Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections of equipment and facilities
Perform environmental sampling of equipment, facilities, and raw and finished products
Conduct analytical tests on finished products and/or retain samples as directed; draw composite samples for analysis
Coordinate sending production samples to a 3rd party lab for microbiological analysis
Perform calibration and checks of x-ray, thermometers, foot baths, and scales
Conduct line quality checks to verify packaging, labeling, codes, unit weights, and other parameters
Place products on quality or micro hold per company programs; maintain the hold log and communicate product release to appropriate personnel
Perform internal audits as required
Complete required daily records and documentation for each product line per company programs and customer specifications
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety & Quality Management System during production; report deficiencies to the QA Manager
Maintain and retain all records related to product release, inspections, and analysis
Enter test results, internal audits, and other data; routinely check HACCP and MSS paperwork for accuracy and completeness per SQF standards
Attend company meetings and support other projects as needed