Production Quality Technician

Job Responsibilities Ensuring that finished Ziegenfelder treats are ready for packaging by properly preparing raw material inputs, monitoring production processes, and inspecting final products to ensure customer satisfaction. Reviewing and documenting quality assurance processes and making recommendations for improvements. Manipulating a variety of stainless‑steel hard pipes and flexible hosing to perform CIPs and batch processing. Participating in plant sanitation activities including floor scrubbing, drain cleaning, and other manual sanitation tasks. Participating in the environmental monitoring program by collecting samples of finished product, work in progress, on equipment and around the facility; reviewing and recording microbiological data and reporting concerns and findings to the Quality Manager. Using HMI to call ingredients for bulk processing and transfer of batches. Providing production support: mix making, equipment cleaning, product quality testing/sampling, and completion of the master sanitation schedule tasks. Verifying that finished product meets quality standards of color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array. Adhering to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP programs and coordinating all documentation to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company directives. Performing chemistry testing to ensure product specifications. Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and working cross‑functionally with Production and Maintenance departments. Performing multiple quality checks and recording results in the data control system as well as documenting batch records. Completing internal lab functions including environmental sampling and document completion. Conducting regular audits of documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company directives. Qualifications and Education Requirements One plus year of experience within a food manufacturing facility preferred. Background in Food Science, Food Technology, or related fields preferred but not required; experience will be considered. Experience and training with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and/or other food safety systems and quality assurance process improvement skills required. SQF certification preferred but not required. Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office products. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Physical Abilities Standing up to 12 hours per day. Moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs regularly, daily. Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions. Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment. Working Conditions Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32°F for more than one hour, with proper protection equipment. May be subject to noise above 85 decibels, with proper protection equipment. Benefits and Compensation Bi‑weekly pay: $21.50 - $25.00 Schedule: 40 hours per week with consecutive set days off Benefits begin on the first day after 60 days of employment: 401(k) with company matching, paid holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ziegenfelder Company