CA - Quality Technician I
: Job Details :

Job Title: Quality Technician

Department: Quality Control (410)

Reports to Job Title: Quality Systems Manager

Fair Labor Standards Act Status (FLSA): Exempt Non-Exempt X Hourly

Summary of the Position:

The Quality Technician I performs quality checks in a timely manner for raw, work in process, and finished product through inspection, laboratory analysis, organoleptic testing and packaging status verification to ensure consistency.

Functions of the Position:

% of Time

Essential (E)

or

Marginal (M)

Functions Performed

70%

E

Performs analysis on processing and packaging goods in a timely manner. Performs finished and in-process product analyses (Analyzes visual, organoleptic, weight, size, and moisture to ensure consistency, checks processing lines for type of product, correctness of labels, and date codes). Verifies & records roaster and pasteurizer temperature readings. Tests metal detectors for compliance. Performs pre-operational inspections on production lines. Checks packaging lines for type of product, label accuracy, date codes, lids.

10%

E

Enters data for analysis, specifically product analysis performed on samples pulled from the processing lines and then enters results into the Infinity system.

10%

E

Performs Daily Calibration on analytical instruments (scales and colorimeter).

5%

E

Performs GMP Verification at the start of each shift verifying that practices on the floor are compliant against Good Manufacturing Practices Policy.

5%

M

Performs any extra assigned duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? Yes X No

Qualifications:

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Food quality experience is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

* Must be able to eat any snack product or nut variety.

* Attention to detail, good record keeping and basic math skills.

* Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and stand for long periods.

* Ability to understand and operate the following: calculator, analytical scale, moisture analyzers and color meter.

* Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

* Organization skills including written and verbal communication, record keeping and creative problem solving.