Quality Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

1. Conduct standardized tests on intermediate and finished food products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as size, color, and flavor. Flavor analysis entails tasting products potentially containing the following allergens: wheat, milk, soy, egg, peanut, tree nut, and sesame
2. Check the metal detector to ensure proper operation; report malfunctions to appropriate personnel
3. Gather retention, microbiological and control samples from raw materials and finished products
4. Prepare microbiological sample composites and paperwork for pickup by laboratory
5. Examine and approve product labels prior to production run
6. Place product on hold & assist with investigations as needed
7. Complete daily paperwork as assigned
8. Comply with all food safety and sanitation regulations. (SQF code, Plant programs, GMP’s and policies. Enforce and report deficiencies when appropriate
9. Analyze quality data, identify problem areas, and assist in resolving manufacturing processes or methods that affect quality
10. Participate on cross functional teams to address and resolve quality problems and to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods
11. Obtain environmental sample
12. Other duties as required

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Qualifications

A qualified individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, they must fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ensure Workplace Safety:

• Actively demonstrate and drive behaviors that result in zero accidents and injuries. Demonstrates that our employees are the most important asset under our care by making their safety their number one priority.

Education and/or Experience

• 2 years of college and 1 – 2 years of experience preferred;

• Or 4-year high school diploma and 3-5 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying boxes, materials, and product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of belonging through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant and believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.