QC Technician
The Quality Control Tech primary focus is to ensure that all regulations & protocols are enforced by reviewing the product & production procedures in place to help ensure the food quality meets company standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.
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Pre-Operational inspections of all production lines.
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Performs product sensory evaluations, Daily calibrations of scales, moisture machines, and
thermometers.
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Conducts temperature checks, count and defect checks, monitor
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Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
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Promotes food safety and quality program within the plant environment.
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Monitor and address plant food safety and quality concerns.
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Filing and maintaining of all completed HACCP related paperwork as related product, equipment and facility.
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Obtaining samples of product lines for analysis to ensure product meets both product and
customer specifications.
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Proper and expedient disposition of all samples taken throughout the day via a chain-of-custody form that is to accompany samples.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Strong organizational abilities are necessary to be successful in this position.
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Self-motivated, possess high-energy, and have an excellent verbal and written communication
skills, as well as a thorough understanding of computers and their programs.
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Must be able to interact in a dynamic team environment, while displaying tact and diplomacy
with peers and management alike.
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Bilingual, not required but a plus.
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USDC HACCP certification, not required, but must be willing to become HACCP certified if offered.
Education and Experience:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Manufacturing experience preferably with a Food Safety background.
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Proficiency in English, high level verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer as well as stand and walk regularly.
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Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds at times, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
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Proficiency in English, high level verbal and written communication skills.
This job requires flexibility to work on weekends/holidays as well as work 12 hours per day if needed.