Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Essential Duties and Tasks

Quality Technician needs to complete all tasks assigned by Quality Supervisor and Production Manager as assigned. Assists in the auditing of the Quality and Food Safety system for compliance and maintaining the integrity of that system:

• Supports all activities in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality and food safety management system
• Report any quality and/or food safety problems to personnel of authority to initiate action
• Follow and enforce SQF- approved policies and work instructions
• Assist with SQF audits by preparing records, collecting data, and any requests from the auditor
• Mental Ability – The Quality Tech must be able to read and write professional documents and must possess analytical and statistical skills in order to recognize defects and improve Quality systems. Must be able to communicate orally with team members, ensure accurate record keeping and have excellent mathematical skills. Must have good visual acuity to perform inspections of the product and ensure Quality and Food Safety procedures are followed
• Physical Ability – The Quality Tech must be able to lift a “hand” of bags/tubes weighing a maximum of 50 pounds
• Safety – It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. It is the Quality Technician’s responsibility to comply with all plant safety rules. The Quality Tech is expected to participate in the safety shift meetings.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• GED or High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of reading, writing and mathematical skills very well
• Some experience can be obtained from on the job, but other aspects require additional training or personal knowledge
• Ability to read and understand production orders and Quality & Food Safety procedures
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of quality technology
• Good organizational skills