Job Description

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

HOURS:

(Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:

The Quality Assurance Process Technician is responsible for maintaining and documenting the practice of the quality systems within the plant.

* Actively participates in quality observations within production and within the quality systems and reacts accordingly to drive continuous improvement.
* Initiates product holds and subsequent disposition of goods.
* Participates in Food Safety and Leader Standard Work audits.
* Creates and sustains the internal quality receiving program, including vendor-facing documentation, receiving strategy, consistency in in-bound paperwork, and insurance of compliance.
* Maintains specification documents.
* May collect monthly environmental swabs.
* Orders supplies for the laboratory as needed to ensure continuous operation.
* Develops facility documentation program in order to improve traceability of finished products and raw materials.
* Drives quality systems within the facility and help to communicate objectives.
* Participates in investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions. Help to implement identified opportunities with the investigation team as needed.
* May perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Sitting: Occasionally
* Standing: Continuously
* Walking: Continuously
* Driving: Occasionally
* Using hands: Continuously
* Climbing: Occasionally
* Stooping, Kneeling: Occasionally
* Talking, Hearing: Continuously
* Tasting, Smelling: Frequently
* Floor to Waist Lift: Frequently
* Waist to Eye Lift: Occasionally
* Two-Handed Carry: Frequently
* Stooping/Kneeling: Occasionally
* Climbing: Occasionally
* One-Handed Carry: Frequently
* Where applicable, ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces in order to gather samples: Occasionally

Weight:

* Up to 10 lbs.: Frequently
* Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently
* Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
* Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never
* More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Subject to indoor facility and outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, heat/cold.

* Lighting: Good
* Temperature: Good
* Ventilation: Good
* Vibration: Fair
* Noise: Fair

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The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.