VB Floater San/QC 3 - 3rd Shift

Pepper Source•Van Buren, AR

1d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Cross trained for Sanitation and Quality Control Tech positions. Quality Control tech tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain food quality and reliability of products. Sanitation keeps working areas in production departments of industrial establishment in clean and orderly condition. Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers' specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.

Requirements

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.
Lift 50 pounds 25 times during the shift
Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Talk and hear
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Quality Control Tech Collects the production paperwork.
Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed.
Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and chemical characteristics.
Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
Recommends modifications of existing food quality or production standards to achieve optimum food quality within limits of equipment capability.
Assures compliance to all applicable regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, Bureau of Weights and Measures, State and Local regulations.
Maintains current HACCP plan of both USDA and FDA products.
Sanitation Clean and sanitize drains and floors.
Uses chemicals and equipment to sanitize and clean multiple areas.
Disassembles, sanitizes, and cleans pipes, pumps and other production equipment.
Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
In certain areas, sorts and place leftover pallets in designated area at end of the shift.