Summary Description:
Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Technician is responsible for overseeing day-to-day quality operations for production lines, including implementation and monitoring of food safety and food quality, sanitation, and batching systems to facilitate compliance with objectives and regulatory requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
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Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, GMPs, and wear required PPE in warehouse or production areas.
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Adhere to food quality and food safety standards per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
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Ensure all products conform to customer specifications as outlined in the SAP system.
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Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water, and other programmed outlines by the department.
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Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate materials, including packaging, and determine acceptability.
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Evaluate finished products by auditing all aspects of finished product and packaging integrity.
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Check process control parameters by performing secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks, and other requirements.
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Stop any production questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert management.
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Maintain accurate, legible records of tests and retests; complete required reports in a timely manner.
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Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
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Perform production line checks at specified intervals.
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Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment.
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Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
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Report all out-of-specification results to designated leadership.
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Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
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Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
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Exposure to measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) preferred.
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Organized and detail oriented; adaptable to change.
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High precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
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Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations preferred.
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Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
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Able to read and understand metric system.
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Food or beverage laboratory experience preferred.
Competencies:
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Technical: Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests.
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Integrity: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities.
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Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
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Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management.
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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1–3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
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In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.
Working Conditions:
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Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
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Work Environment: Fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot and/or relatively cold (laboratory is temperature controlled). The environment is structured and supervised.
Travel Requirements:
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0% travel anticipated.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Demand
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Stand or Sit
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Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
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Lifting up to 50 lbs.
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(minimum 5 lbs)
Carry weight, lift
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Walking
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Driving
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Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
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Visual/Sensory: Attention to detail, requiring focus with one or two senses at a time.
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Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.
