Quality Control Technician

Company: DiscoverFresh Foods
Location: Monroe
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:DiscoverFresh Foods is a leader in the ready to eat & bakery manufacturing industry. In addition to our own line of fine food products we provide solutions to Private Label, National Brand, and co-pack clients across the US and the world. Our services aim at achieving client goals by focusing on the desired end user experience. As a leader in the industry, we constantly adapt to new technologies and are looking for qualified individuals to join our growing team to support our efforts.The Quality Control Technician role will select equipment and areas for tests at specified stages in the sanitation and production process and will review and supply reports to appropriate personnel for evaluation (ATP swabs); Record test data and results, applying established quality control procedures; Monitor overall on-line quality and food safety systems including all Critical Control Points (CCP) as per HACCP plan;Main Responsibilities/Duties:Maintains retain samples for finished goods and raw materials.Collects, reviews, and maintains files of all documentation relating to production and quality control.Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.Responsible for collecting quality data and running analysis of the product.Assist in preparations of all 3rd party audits including AIB GMP, Regulatory, Customer (SQMS), GFSI certification assessments, etc.Train personnel on GMP, HACCP, Allergen control and all other pertinent Quality systems if practices are not followed.Monitor production, raw materials, and finished product for Quality deviations and report non-conformances to superior(s).Monitor Production throughout the shift for raw material lot numbers and lot tracking accuracy.Check raw materials received against product specification and release product if attributes are within specification.Monitor thawing process.1st shift approximate work hours will be 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-Th, with infrequent work on Friday.2nd shift approximate work hours will be 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, M-Th, with infrequent work on Friday.Monitor GMP s during production.Quality hand, machine, cake batter checks (weights, temperatures, visual).Verification of outgoing codes (sell by date) on both unit and case.Responsible for metal detector verification & contamination log.Sanitation verification (atp swab & allergen swab)Internal auditing allergen control / temperatures.Incoming allergen, temperature verification, & continuous monitoring.Shelf life studies (y/m and aerobic plating; sensory analysis).Assist with Recall data (incoming & outgoing) goods.Creating and implementing USDA/FDA HACCP plans (HACCP certified).Knowledgeable in SQF audit process.Education:Bachelor s Degree in Food Science, related field or relative experience.Level of Experience Required:Please select the appropriate level of experience below:? Entry-level (0-3 yrs) ? 3+ to 5 yrs ? 5+ to 10 yrs ? 10+ to 15 yrs ? 15+ yrsWould you be willing/able to look at a recent college graduate for this position? ? Yes ? No Knowledge, Skills, Experience:Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, SOP, Pest control, Food Service and Bakery operationPhysical and Mental Requirements of this job:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may infrequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may infrequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment, but frequently visits indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

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