Quality Control Technician – PM Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

Bilingual English/Spanish a PLUS!

Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Night Shift – 6PM-6AM – $15/HR PLUS $1.50 Shift Differential

Day Shift 6AM-6PM – $15/hr

• Encourage and enforce cleanliness on the part of the staff Enforce GMP’s and ensure safe working conditions.
• Daily replenishment and issuance of PPE such as Beard Nets, hair nets, ear plugs and gloves.
• Print Box Labels.
• Collect daily paperwork from Line Operators.
• Print out all forms for QC and Operators.
• Responsible for the calibration of refractometer and pH Meter.
• Daily temperature monitoring and recording of incubator and walk in cooler.
• Collection of samples and shipments to USDA and/or customers as per company guidelines and procedures.
• Assist with laboratory organization including supply inventory, calibrations, cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Ensure compliance to GMP, HACCP, food safety, & quality SOPs & standards throughout the facility.
• Monitor, documenting with notification of facility sanitation & GMP’s
• Monitor finished goods- packaging and date codes, sampling, leak detection, product brix, micro, color, and flavor.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs)
• Night shift – Conduct microbial testing as required including but not limited to Aerobic plate count, Yeast and Mold.
• Fill out micro reports.
• Perform Brix and pH tests of co-packer samples.
• Test and add chlorine to hydro cooler return tank.
• Monitoring employees for GMP compliance related to employee training, food handling and dress codes.
• Perform pasteurizer divert challenge.
• ATP Swab batch tanks (Climb ladder to perform).
• ATP Swab Fill Heads post CIP Toyos and Cup Lines
• Verify Pasteurizer Post CIP Brix for three pasteurizers.
• Fill Out post CIP report with readings of caustic levels.
• Perform post CIP inspection with supervisor.
• Verify and fill out date change paperwork for 2 lines.
• Ensure QC lab is clean, organized, and equipment is calibrated such as pH Scale and Thermometers.
• Inspect Batch maker sheets.
• Confirm Correct Pallet Tags.
• Verify pouch weights.
• Retail box weight reject test and inspect retail box date code.
• Report on food safety and quality concerns to Quality Assurance Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of all current OSHA and safety standards.
• Attention to detail & Excellent written and oral communication skills preferably English/Spanish.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork.
• Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced & changing production environment.
• Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours.
• Detail oriented.

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in Food Safety & Quality Assurance in a Production environment preferred.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• High School degree or equivalent.