Quality Control Technician

Job Summary

Responsible for daily raw and production checks (analytical and organoleptic. Assist Quality Control Manager with daily operational responsibilities. Conduct environmental analysis, SOP, SSOP, glass policy, allergen program, and HACCP checks while complying with food safety programs (Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), SOP, SSOP, and HACCP, as applies) and maintaining a clean and organized workplace. Responsible for food defense.

• Assist Quality Control Manager by conducting daily tasks per procedures and/or make judgments on the acceptability of the raw and finished products and enforces quality standards
• Checks raw materials and finished products organoleptically and scientifically (micro, moisture, etc.) according to product specification
• Adjusts and compares flavors and colors of new products against recent retains of no more than 6 months old
• Determines the quality or stability of products in stock and returned goods through routine QC testing (may involve sampling)
• Execute Quality Assurance programs by processing GMP, SOP, SSOP, and HACCP programs related to the laboratory and production areas
• Quality Control Information Data Entry, Filing, and Organization
• Maintenance of Quality Control Reference Samples (Organization & Updating)
• Maintain a weekly log of temperature check of refrigerators and incubators
• Perform any other duties as requested by Management
• Performs other customer service, sales, or purchasing duties as needed

Education and Preferred Experience

• B.S. in Food Science/Chemistry or related field preferred
• Basic practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Good basic mathematical skills.