Quality Control Technician, 1st Shift

Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs. Hours are 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Quality Control Technician position exists to review quality and food safety processes and procedures and ensure that the finished product is in compliance with company standard and government regulation. The essence of the role covers not only processes of sampling, swabbing, and product testing, but also development of documentation and techniques which guarantee satisfactory quality of products and services.

• Responsible for daily paperwork (tracking, issuing deviations, filing, etc.) and computer entry
• Assists with setting up and preparing for the Product Evaluation System Meeting (PES), Quality Assurance Review (QAR), reviewing and sampling of product from the facility
• Reviews film, cartons, and cases for accuracy from in-coming material shipments and documents findings in system
• Completes verification/calibration of lab equipment; such as: thermometers, moisture analyzer, and package leak detectors
• Collects environmental, validation and allergen swabs as needed
• Prepares samples for shipping or courier pick-up
• Uses good time management and decision making skills in order to assist key personnel to resolve or minimize out-of-specification conditions and foreign substance contamination of raw materials, in-process, and finished products through observation, identification, notification, documentation, isolation, audit, and disposition
• Conducts assists and coordinates data collection for Corporate projects, special projects, trials, or studies as required
• Assists in development, implementation and monitoring of ongoing food safety programs
• Maintains various Food Safety (Sanitation, Quality, Pest Control, HACCP) data, manuals, documents, and files
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety practices and HACCP procedures. Properly complete all HACCP and quality check documents
• Attend all required plant/team meetings and training sessions
• Keep your work area in a clean and orderly manner at all times
• Aid in maintaining and monitoring Hold and Release Program

• Strengths in following detailed instructions
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Effective communication, interpersonal, technical, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle multiple priorities
• Collaborate and work in a team environment
• Must have an advanced knowledge of quality equipment

• 2 years of previous related experience in a food manufacturing setting
• Operational understanding of manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery
• Mechanical aptitude
• Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office with SAP experience preferred
• High school or GED graduate, college courses in Sciences preferred

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-QR

$27 hourly

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law.

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