Production Quality Technician

## Production Quality Technician Apply locations:
Chino, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition :
R-2306

At Ziegenfelder, we specialize in producing high-quality frozen twin pops under the
** Budget Saver
** brand, as well as private label products for major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Dollar General. Our facilities are located in Wheeling, WV;
Chino, CA;
Denver, CO; and Lockhart, TX.A Ziegenfelder Quality Technician is responsible for:
* Ensuring that finished Ziegenfelder treats are ready for packaging by properly preparing raw material inputs, monitoring production processes, and inspecting final products to ensure customer satisfaction.
* Reviewing and documenting quality assurance processes and making recommendations for improvements.
* Manipulate a variety of stainless-steel hard pipes and flexible hosing to perform CIPs and batch processing. (Learning for tech
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* Participate in plant sanitation activities including floor scrubbing, drain cleaning, and other manual sanitation tasks.
* Participate in environmental monitoring program by collecting samples of finished product, work in progress, on equipment and around facility.
* Review and record microbiological data and report concerns and findings to Quality Manager. (labwork)
* Use HMI to appropriately call ingredients for bulk processing and transfer of batches.(Mix, sugars, CIP, transfers)
* Conducting production support to include mix making, equipment cleaning, product quality testing/sampling, and completion of the master sanitation schedule tasks.
* Verifying finished product meets quality standards of color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array.
* Adhering to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP programs and coordinating all documentation to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.
* Perform chemistry testing to ensure product specifications.
* Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and work cross-functionally with Production and Maintenance departments.
* Perform multiple quality checks and records results in the data control system as well as document batch records.
* Complete internal lab functions including environmental sampling and document completion. (labwork)
* Conducting regular audits of documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.
** Qualifications and Education Requirements
*** One plus years within a food manufacturing facility, preferred.
* Preference will be given to Food Science, Food Technology Degree, or other related fields, however not required, experience will be considered.
* Experience and training with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and/or other food safety systems and Quality Assurance process improvement skills required.  SQF certification preferred but not required.
* Strong computer skills to include the use of Microsoft Office products.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
** Physical Abilities
*** Standing up to 12 hours per day.
* Moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, daily.
* Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions.
* Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.
** Working Conditions
*** Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.
* May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment
** Benefits and Compensation**
* ** Bi-weekly pay:** $21.50 - $25.00
* *
* Schedule:

** 40 hours per week with consecutive set days off
* ** Benefits:
** Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment
* ** 401(k) with company matching**
* ** Paid holidays*
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