Quality Technician

Responsibilities:

• The pay rate for this position is $22.13
• Follows all Safety and Quality procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance of “Food Product Safety” & “Product Quality” of the product, to meet the expectation of our customers.
• Knows common practices associated with the proper handling of food grade products per GMP requirements.
• Performs daily quality control inspections, checks, functional tests, documents and disseminates results.
• Review production schedule and create batch documentation and labels.
• Review and approve completed documentation including “Positive Release”
• Complete “First Good Article” approval in timely manner
• Verifies “Line Clearance” activities
• Escalate issues to appropriate personnel
• Work with plant personnel to assist in measurements.
• As needed, perform Gage R&R’s and Qualification studies.
• Interact with production personnel to ensure quality checks, packaging, documentation requirements and the quality system is clearly understood.
• Effectively perform Event Based Investigations (EBI) and Hold for Inspection (HFI).
• Provide detailed daily quality download.
• Write, train and follow procedures.
• Maintain the work area in an organized and professional manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.700 Subpart H.

Requirements:

• Quality background in measurement techniques and analysis preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED. At least 2-4 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondences to both internal and external contacts. 
• Ability to speak effectively with coworkers of all departments within the organization.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math. Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook.