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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6564804

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for daily quality checks in a multitude of areas. Checks include process review, documentation, and product inspection. This position provides support to Production, Warehouse, Sanitation, Purchasing, and Maintenance departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct daily food safety & quality in-process checks, including data entry, and report issues to authorized production personnel/quality management to work to resolve
• Conduct label reviews (CQP) to ensure compliance to customer, regulatory, and internal requirements
• Review Production quality & food safety documentation to ensure documents are complete, accurate, and legible as well as review for any pertinent issues warranting further investigation
• Conduct physical product testing (internal & customer) including, but not limited to, weight checks, bake-out, strength, diameter, length, overwrap, etc.
• Verify Production pre-startup inspection to ultimately release the line/machine as approved for production
• Perform post-cleaning and pre-operational evaluations to ensure sanitary standards are met (i.e., ATP testing, visual inspections, etc.)
• Maintain quality spreadsheets, data entry, and records
• Conduct Production inspections to ensure compliance to regulatory agency, SQF Code, and internal requirements
• Conduct finished product sampling and microbiological laboratory analysis based on customer & internal requirements
• Provide Production line/machine support (including packing)
• Assist with quality issues and food safety issues based on in-process checks, case audits, or requests by production, quality, or management
• Assist with Finished Product Retention program
• Complete analytical testing as defined by supervisor
• Coach all new and current employees on quality and food safety practices and issues
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Involves clerical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to use measuring equipment required
• Able to identify and accurately report defective materials, food safety hazards, and potential product contaminants
• Must have good communication and organizational skills
• Able to read, analyze, and follow directions
• Must be able to speak, listen, and effectively communicate with team members and actively participate in meetings
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw a valid conclusion
• Able to adhere to Good Manufacturing Policies (GMP) and abide by all procedures pertaining to allergen control
• Involves regular computer systems/software operation and use of office equipment
• Must have full use of arms and legs, be able to stand on a continuous basis, and be able to climb stairs to access all areas of the plant and offices regularly
• Must possess manual dexterity and perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day
• Must be able to frequently: walk, use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel
• Must be able to occasionally: lift up to 30 lbs., push or pull with up to 30 lbs. of force, stoop, kneel, climb or squat
• Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences
• Must be highly motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Must have a demonstrated record of professionalism, cooperation, and excellent communication