Quality Control Tech

As a vital part of the Operations team, the
Quality Control Technician ensures that products meet quality standards by performing quality control on raw materials, semi‑finished, and finished goods. This role involves verifying food safety and quality SOPs, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Shift: 6pm-6am; rotating 2-2-3 schedule (training on days for about 8 weeks)

• Safely work with automated industrial equipment, including operation, change over, and basic maintenance
• Report food safety, quality, and safety issues to the immediate Supervisor, Quality Manager, maintenance, or management
• Responsible for overall safety, quality, and efficiency of designated work center
• Comply with company SOPs, GMPs, SQF standards, and food defense guidelines, ensuring allergen control throughout the workplace
• Maintain neat and sanitary work area at all times
• Run assigned lines in most efficient and safe way, ensuring highest quality of product and optimal output of line
• Sanitize department according to sanitation handbook and ensure shift sanitation tasks meet standards set by production supervisor and quality control.
• Receive, retain, and apply necessary training needed to properly maintain line
• Effectively communicate information to relieving operators, lead, and supervisor
• Carry out assigned tasks to ensure task production and quality is maintained
• Pack chocolate as required by daily planning; ensure packaging paperwork is properly documented
• Follow proper changeovers/cleaning procedures

• At least 2+ years or related work experience in similar setting
• Associate's required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Control Technology, Microbiology, Food Science); may consider other education with related experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications;
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP required
• Adherence to Puratos dress code and PPE policies
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use necessary screens and systems (including SAP)
• Effective verbal/written communication skills;
  Ability to read, understand, and follow system instructions, training materials
• Completion of SQF, GMP, and SOP training strongly preferred
• Physical Demands:
  Occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, push/pull, reaching, and gripping; frequent standing, walking; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  occasional working at heights, exposure to hazards, working with machinery, frequently working with uneven ground, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, exposure to dust/fumes

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

• Compensation for this role is hourly and will be based on your experience, skills, and location, with a typical range between $24.42/HR and $30.53/HR.
• This role is eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to $3500. Final bonus payouts are determined by both individual and company performance.

Puratos prioritizes a "people first" approach, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment. We share our success with employees and communities, offering benefits like:

• Medical coverage starts the first of the month—no waiting period
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
• Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Lifestyle Spending Account

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”

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