Quality Control Technician

Quality Control TechnicianThe Quality Control Technician is responsible for monitoring, verifying, and auditing all daily operations, including documentation. The Quality Control Technician is also responsible for assisting in the administration of testing on all products, cleaning chemical checks, and brine testing. Reports to the Quality Control Lead with a dotted line to the Quality Manager.Responsibilities:Have a complete understanding of food safety systems and programs (HACCP, SQF, GMPs, Sanitation, SOPs, SSOPs, Preventive Controls)Presence and awareness on manufacturing floorPerform procedural audits throughout the facilityMonitor all operations departments for GMPs and SOP/SSOP AdherenceMonitor all verification documents in each department for completion and provide sign off for their completionWork with department managers, supervisors, and leads to assure food safety and food quality specifications are maintainedPerform regular swabs of surfaces on a regular basis and record the information according to proceduresVerify and/or prepare the accuracy of samples sent out for microanalysisAssist in the administration of the HACCP program and continuous improvement programs as requiredPerform calibrations of the equipment for use in the operation departments and lab areasResponsible for chemical titrations and adherence to procedureAssist in the administration of Food Safety Training as neededReview and approve incoming COAs and COCs, along with supporting the receiving process as neededLead findings meetings with cross functional departments to communicate non-conformances for continued improvementWillingness to attend educational workshops/seminars in food safety and food quality as neededRecommend any possible improvements to the necessary contacts as neededPerform all product testing in the lab as needed (FOSS equipment, ph, etc.)Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredBilingual Preferred, Spanish and EnglishAttendance of additional educational workshops and seminars will be required before or during employment for continual education2 years' experience working in a food manufacturing facility working with Quality System Implementation or Quality System Management strongly preferredHACCPGFSI/SQFCustomer focus demonstrates an ability to meet the expectations of customersSafety demonstrates a concern for others' wellbeingCommunication ability to speak and write ideas effectivelyProactive takes action to meet the needs of the customersTeamwork works effectively with all employeesValues demonstrate honesty and integrityGood organizational skillsGreat attention to detailAdhere to deadlines and communicate as needed if unable to meetOperates independentlyGood math skillsThis position is performed both seated and standing. The employee may occasionally be required to lift objects which weigh no more than 20 lbs.In the normal course of the job, the employee is not regularly exposed to any major or recognized health hazards. However, there will be times when the employee may be required to enter manufacturing areas of the factory and construction zones where they may be exposed to major or recognized hazards. This employee shall receive both food safety and employee safety training before entering any of these areas.This position is performed in an environment where slips, trips, and falls may be a hazard. Employees will be required to maintain adequate footwear provided by the company.