Quality Technician; Weekend Night Shift; 4/3 schedule; 12-hour shifts; TH-S; 6:00pm-6:15am
Role Impact:
As part of this aseptic, beverage manufacturing facility, a Quality Technician will be critical in building a sustainable, high- quality, food safety capability mindset and culture.
In this role, the Quality Technician will continuously perform tasks associated with food safety policies, standards, and procedures.
Role Responsibilities
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Ensures all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
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Responsible for component testing of incoming raw material. (i.e., raw milk, skim, cream, cocoa, sugars, etc.)
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Ensures ingredients meets specifications for production.
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Conducts equipment pre-operational inspection.
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Calibrates lab and line equipment for accurate results.
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Collects in-process and finished product samples for testing.
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Verifies cleaning of equipment.
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Responsible for environmental monitoring /testing, including water management systems and air quality.
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Responsible for environmental pathogen swabbing within the facility.
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Responsible for allergen testing of equipment where/when appropriate.
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Conducts shelf-life monitoring of product.
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Ensures aseptic conditions are maintained by testing for microbial contamination.
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Follows protocols for documenting testing results.
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Assists with conducting internal audits.
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Recognizes deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.
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Identifies and isolate products that do not meet standards.
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Aids in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
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Maintains all proper documentation and records associated with responsibilities
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Reviews beverage safety and quality records.
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Maintains and implements components of the SQF System (Food Safety & Food Quality) as required.
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Maintains proper inventory of all laboratory equipment.
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Must follow all proper Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Documentation Practices.
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Continuously maintains laboratory areas.
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Actively participates in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)
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Conducts other duties as assigned by management.
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Follow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed.
Education
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience & Skills
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Must read, write, and communicate in English.
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Laboratory experience is preferred. A combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
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Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
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Excellent attention to details and analytical skills are required.
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Experience in similar manufacturing environment preferred.
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Experience in Good Documentation, Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing practices preferred.
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Experience in Safe Quality Food (SQF) preferred.
Physical Requirements
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Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
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Must be able to work 10/12-hour shift(s).
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May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
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Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs, and hairnet in production areas.
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May have exposure to certain allergens.
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May be required to conduct sensory testing as needed.
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Must be able to work with equipment that contains electric magnetic components.
