QC Technician

Description

Job Summary:

The QC Technician maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products; recording quality results.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Perform equipment verification and monitoring challenges (scale calibration, metal detector challenge, checkweigher challenge)
• Perform pre-operation and line clearance inspections
• Perform ATP sampling
• Independently perform and document all in-process food safety and quality inspections (BOM, lot code, net weight, label review, sensory, package construction and closure)
• Independently perform blow molding and winding inspection (Bartlett only)
• Responsible for investigation and following hold procedures for out of specification components and finished goods
• Trained in GMP and GDP - Performs GMP-related auditing of production
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; cooperation and teamwork as well as complying with legal regulations.
• Work overtime hours as required by business needs.
• Attends selected meetings and trainings as required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Computer literacy with tablets (such as iPads or other touch screen technology)
• General math skills
• Ability to read and write English

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3-6 months related food quality experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Working Conditions:

• Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
• This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements:

• Operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 35 pounds