Quality Control Technician

The primary role of the Quality Control Technician is to ensure consistent food safety and product quality. Help to implement process control systems and preventative actions in the food safety area.

Primary Responsibilities:

The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Monitor production line for Good Manufacturing Practices and Cleanliness Perform daily ATP swabs and sanitation inspections

Report to and work closely with QA and/or QC Managers Create labels and tags as needed for production hold and release

Ability to resolve daily issues and provide information on quality concerns

Approve samples, open lab, and perform other duties as assigned

Perform duties using effective communication skills

Ability to understand SQF, FDA (FSMA), USDA and other regulating agencies compliance as it pertains to preparing, requesting and approving official company documentsHACCP monitoring activities

Properly document all data and provide timely and effective communication to production supervisors, management and other supervisors

Fill in as needed in other areas of the Quality Department as assigned by the supervisor

To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

Knowledge of Food Safety Practices, Safety Programs and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).Experience in a lab environment, wet chemistry preferred.
1 - 2 years of industry experience preferably in a food manufacturing facility

Proficient PC skills including Excel and Microsoft Word Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detailed oriented with the ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation