Quality Technician

Job Title:

Quality Technician (2nd shift)

Schedule:

Sunday
- Tuesday (Alternating Wednesdays) 5:00 PM- 5:00 AM

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Responsible for inspection and evaluation of product returns. Product returns may be a product that has been rejected due to a customer complaint, incorrect product shipped to a customer, etc. Sampling of incoming raw products, ingredients and packaging materials based on the predetermined sampling plans.

* Evaluation of collected samples based on Thrive Foods' established specifications and requirements. Issuing incoming materials inspection reports, as well as non-conformance reports for materials that do not conform to specifications; ensuring all incoming material inspection reports are filed properly.

* Review supplier certificates of analysis (COAs) against the Thrive Foods specifications to ensure conformance. Inspection and evaluation of product returns.

* Conduct pre-operational inspections on processing equipment via ATP and visual inspections, document results, and work with the sanitation/maintenance teams to ensure compliance prior to production startup.

* Perform audits on production lines and products during production runs to ensure conformance to our food safety and quality plans.

* Participate in the plant EMP (environmental monitoring program). Conduct swabbing as scheduled.

* Communication of non-conformances to upper management. Hold and release products following company's hold and release SOP.

* Control and maintain all QA Sample storage and library of samples to ensure quick retrieval.

Education and Experience:

* Two years' experience in field, laboratory, or production facility quality control.

* Experience in food manufacturing or food service highly preferred.

* Experience with working with ERP and Quality programs.

* Intermediate computer skills ( proficiently managing files, navigating operating system, excel files)

* Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively to internal and external customers.

* Good written and verbal communication skills.

* Good organizational skills.

* Maintain good attendance.

Physical Requirements:

* Frequent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing. Frequent climbing on ladders to different platforsm.

* The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements:

* Places high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing company food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.

* Holds self and others accountable to company food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.