Quality Technician

Work Location: 611 E. Marceau St., St. Louis, MO 63111

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $22.80 with $1.50 shift differential

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the semolina delivery system

• Areas and equipment must be kept in optimal operational condition and tour and audit ready

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repair work on semolina delivery systems to identify and eliminate system leaks

• Direct responsibility for compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule for the semolina delivery areas and submit daily work assignment sheets

• Assist with Food Safety and 5S audits regularly to ensure compliance and high standards as required by our Good Manufacturing Practices

• Ensure compliance with all safety programs by maintaining a hazard free work area and adhering to all OSHA requirements 

• Maintain and clean semolina delivery equipment including delivery lines, couplings, socks, sifters, and mixers.

• Use and understand the mixing of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

• Periodically work in confined areas such as interior of semolina silos, dryers and product silos, etc.

• Perform general structural cleaning of walls, floors, vents, lights, pipes, ceilings and windows.

• Perform all other tasks assigned.

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Must demonstrateeffective communication skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training and policy manuals

• Demonstrate basic math skills

• Work independently and on a team

• Possess a good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP 

• The ability to lift 20 lbs.on a frequent basis and be able to lift up to 55 lbs. unassisted on an infrequent basis

• Work above ground floor elevations and in environments above 90 degrees continuously

• Operate a variety of sanitation equipment as necessary (i.e., automatic floor scrubbing equipment, high pressure washers, vacuums, hand jacks and man lifts)

• Work in confined areas on an infrequent basis

• Use a variety of power and hand tools

• Understand the mixing of cleaning chemicals

• Familiarity with formal safety procedures to maintain the work environment's safety

• Vision for detailed cleaning and be able to hear audible alarms and verbal communication in noisy environments

• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb on a semi-frequent basis.