What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Associate position at Carolina Canners, Inc?
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
POSITION SUMMARY
Perform routine analytical and physical tests to ensure resulting finished products and packaging meets Company and PepsiCo standards. Work closely with production and perform a wide variety of tasks such as product testing, raw material inspection, finished good inspection, sanitation inspection, and creating finished good or packaging holds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform routine analytical and physical tests to ensure resulting finished products and packaging meets Company and PepsiCo standards. Work closely with production and perform a wide variety of tasks such as product testing, raw material inspection, finished good inspection, sanitation inspection, and creating finished good or packaging holds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor the production lines for quality issues.
- Complete analytical testing on finished products using various scientific methods.
- Collect product samples from each line running.
- Check analytical, taste, odor and appearance.
- Record results of samples collected from all lines running.
- Check and verify product codes, warmer temperatures, and product labels are correct.
- Review production paperwork for compliance.
- Test incoming water and record results.
- Monitor test results and adjust lines to target on computer.
- Complete routine lab equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Interpret data and adjust line to target.
- Receive Co2 trucks.
- Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift.
- Inspect machinery for broken, loose, or potentially harmful items.
- Expediate repairs to equipment, working with maintenance as necessary.
- Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations.
- Ensure that the product and/or supplies are being handled in a sanitary method consistent with GMP’s and properly packaged.
- Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices.
- Work well with others in a team-orientated atmosphere.
- Other related duties as assigned.
A Quality Control Associate will be promoted to a Quality Control Technician once he/she can independently perform all aspects of the quality control role including but not limited to: testing, inspection, sanitation and maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Ability to operate a forklift (if position requires).
- Must be able to read and write
- Complete math calculations and conversions
- Must posses thorough understanding of plant machinery.
ABILITIES
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
- Review and adhere to all Carolina Canners policies, including safety and Good Manufacturing Policies.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent attention to detail/accuracy and multi-tasking skills.
- Must be self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be physically and mentally able to successfully perform the essential elements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The ability to hear, talk, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
- Vision requirements to do this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving, and manipulating materials and parts.
- Must be able to safely lift up to 40 pounds on a periodic basis.
- Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of various types of materials and parts.
- This position requires walking or standing most of the time during the shift.
- Must be able to climb onto and off of machinery and forklift throughout the shift (8-10 hours per day).
- Bending and stooping is routine during the work shift.
PLEASE NOTE: Carolina Canners, Inc. reserves the right to change, modify or add to the duties and essential functions at any time.
Carolina Canners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
