Quality Control Technician; 2nd Shift

Overview

Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift) – Full Time Production, Hartwell, GA, US

BHJ USA, LLC. is a leading supplier of fresh/frozen meat blends to both the wet and dry pet food industries. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the quality control of the processing of raw materials for the pet food, pharmaceutical and feed industries. Supports QA staff by maintaining logs and record books; troubleshooting and resolving problems;

helping with special projects, and data entry.

• Records observations and measurements and reports results
• Calibrates thermometers and other critical instruments used to verify customer specifications and standards
• Reports deviations in data to Quality Manager and pursues corrective actions for resolution
• Produces and distributes Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and finished material holds or releases to required personnel
• Monitors cooler and freezer for cleanliness and temperature specifications to protect integrity of raw material
• Conducts live analytical tests in all commodities to ensure required customer specifications are in range
• Formulates recipes that adhere to customer analytics and weights while utilizing inventory availability, minimizing product loss and increasing profit margins
• Prepares supplier incident reports by compiling data related to product or transport/supplier services outside of compliance
• Oversees production supervisors on tanker/trailer seal identification procedures to ensure they are conducted correctly and documentation is accurate before releasing finished product to carrier
• Observes temperatures on all inbound/outbound loads for acceptance, release, or rejection according to specifications
• Inspects raw product to ensure it conforms to established quality control guidelines such as kill dates and signs of decomposition
• Verifies production paperwork such as LOT# association adherence to recipe and weight for tracking purposes
• Inspects the condition of machinery/equipment and tools to ensure no adverse conditions exist that may cause contamination; a work order is issued if out of compliance

• Adheres to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (PPE)
• Adheres to attendance guidelines of the company
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis and work in cool and wet conditions
• Must be able to work around raw beef, chicken or other similar raw materials and odors
• Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; E-Verify participation
• EEO employer

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