Quality Technician I - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•McComb, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that food-safety elements within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are maintained. The role performs routine quality checks on production lines, documents results, identifies and escalates discrepancies, and helps ensure products meet legal and customer requirements. It also includes maintaining samples, equipment, and clean work areas; performing HACCP and Preventive Controls tasks; and supporting test runs, product trials, and other audits or inspections. The position is based in a manufacturing environment and requires collaboration with coworkers and other departments, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime or across shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three 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 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 superiors.
Experience with the MS Office Suite.
Ability to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, and across shifts.
Must be legally authorized to work in the location; 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, 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, allergens, sanitation, GMP, foreign material, or 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 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 or inspections as required.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.
Follow site safety processes and procedures.