QC Technician

Job Description

Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE

QuaIity Control Technician (QC Tech) is an employee in the Quality Control Department. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that all products manufactured in the plant fulfill the customer's expectations in terms of food safety and product quality. QC Technician will assist in monitoring and ensuring conformance to specifications for incoming raw product, packaging material. work-in· process (WIP) and finished goods. QC Technician is required to ensure compliance with GMP's (Good Manufacturing Processes), Federal, State, and local food protection standards. ls responsible in assisting other Company Leaders and Supervisors on issues related to food safety. product quality, and continuous improvement.

Quality Control Technician job Stations: Wash Line, Pack Out, Clam Shells. Vacuum Tube, Shipping Dock

 

DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103. TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061.
2. Complete Classic Salads Quality Standard Operating Procedure Training (CS-SOP-5010. CS-SOP-5011, CS-SOP-5012, CS-SOP-039, CS-SOP-
3. CS-SOP-043. CS-SOP-046. CS·SOP-048, CS-SOP·049, CS-SOP-051. CS-SOP-052, CS·HCP-5600. CS-HCP-5601.
4. Measure, maintain, and control sanitizer levels of the wash water and temperature of the product processing.
5. Comply and monitor GM P's, and food safety regulations.
6. Understand and monitor HACCP principles are being followed.
7. Verifies compliance to Critical Control Points as per Company Critical Control Limits. Document compliance.
8. Prepare daily sanitizer solution for washline hand dips, core, knives, shovels, etc. Maintain Dip Stations.
9. Calibrate scale and thermometer. Document calibration.
10. Perform product sampling and ensure compliance with code dating.
11. Following Product Specifications, check seal integrity, analyze product sizing, and retain product samples for shelf life studies.
12. Perform quality attribution measurements to Work-In-Process (WIP) and finished product.
13. Ensure production lines are adhering to metal detection procedures and record keeping, HACCP procedures, scales calibrations are being performed, lot code compliance.
14. Track the progress of releasing all finished product that meets Company quality standards and specifications.
15. Assists with HOLD products. Has the authority to place any raw material, Work-In-Process (WIP) or finished product on HOLD that does not comply with Company quality specifications. Notifies the Production Supervisor and QA Supervisor immediately.
16. Communicate routinely with Production Supervisor on issues related to food safety and product quality.
17. Work as a team member, support other members of the team when needed, support new team members, and become actively involved with food safety and safety initiatives.
18. Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements.
19. Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free workplace.
20. Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
21. Perform all other duties assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager. Quality Assurance Supervisor and/or Quality Control QC Specialist.
22. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip-resistant shoes, wet/rain suit. apron.
23. Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
24. Able to work under pressure and time.
25. Able to work in a cold/wet environment (34 · 36 &degree;F Degrees).
26. Report all injuries and incidents big or small

 

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent is highly recommended. Good basic math skills. Basic computer skills. One year of Produce quality experience. Detailed oriented. Good verbal and written communication skills is required. Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish. Ability to read and comprehend simple English instructions preferred. Ability to manage priorities and workflow within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Preferably be able to travel with the Company to Yuma Arizona during winter months (mid-November to end March).

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS

WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL)

 

DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS

FREQUENTLY CARRY AND LIFT 1-25 LBS 100 FEET OR LESS CONSTANTLY, TEAM LIFT 25-50 LBS 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY

DESCRIBE THE HEAVIEST ITEM REQUIRED TO CARRY AND THE DISTANCE TO BE CARRIED:

TEAM LIFT 25-50 LBS 5 Gal chemical container 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY