What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Technician - $19.50/hr position at COMPACT INDUSTRIES, INC.?
Description
Since 1963, Compact Industries has been the leading contract manufacturer of dry food products to the Fortune 500 companies that market the national brands you know and love. Compact Industries partners with its customers in the Custom Blending & Contract Packaging, Retail, Food Service, Office Coffee Service & Vending maker segments to deliver quality food products. Compact Industries offers total rewards package, including attractive benefits, retirement saving programs, and growth opportunities. Work with an established team of long-term employees. Apply with us today to become a part of our growing team!
Benefits: $1 Shift Premium, Paid Lunch, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Onsite Gym, Wellness Program, Sign-On Bonus.
2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 1:00 am
PURPOSE:
To inspect raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure they meet customer specifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurately document all quality checks utilizing a tablet.
- Taste product to ensure it matches the flavor of the standard.
- Check the weights of the product being produced to ensure they are within range.
- Inspect all aspects of packaging to ensure the product container is in good condition with proper coding.
- Ensure all food safety standards are being followed and address respectfully to get behaviors corrected.
- Preform all quality processes following written procedures.
- Complete visual and swabbing inspections prior to operational of equipment.
- Test metal detectors, x-ray machines, and check weighers to ensure proper functioning.
- Place non-conforming product on hold and escalate the concerns.
- Conduct laboratory-testing procedures such as brix, density, flowability, sensory and weights as required.
- Utilize chronometers, refractometers, moistures, scales, pH equipment, air pumps, vacuum chambers, and incubators to complete testing.
- Communicate and collaborate with different departments and at all levels of the organization.
- Understand all of the information contained within a product specification sheet.
- Oversee PEM programs are following the daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules.
- Assist with any nonconforming product and ensure good communication with 3rd party laboratory vendor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least one year working in food manufacturing is preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications.
- Problem solving and decision making skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Walk or stand 95% of the time.
- Overtime availability based upon company needs.
Salary : $20
