Quality Control Technician

HOURS:

12-hour shift, 5AM - 5:30PM, Thursday-Saturday with every other Sunday

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. GED or High School Equivalency

2. Experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.

3. Knowledge of quality control or relevant laboratory experience preferred.

4. Awareness of Food Safety, SQF, or HACCP training preferred, but not required.

5. Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Finished Product Testing

2. Quality Control documentation and reporting

3. Metal detector and sifter bucket inspections

4. Laboratory and equipment maintenance

5. Sample request fulfillment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. General Duties

a. Responsible for collecting and performing tests on raw material, in process, and finished product samples. Tests including but not limited to:

• Visual inspection
• Density/test weight
• Moisture analysis
• Thickness
• Particle size analysis
• Mycotoxin testing
• Gluten testing
• Grain acceptance testing
• Protein analysis
• Salt Analyzer
• PH Meter
• RHO Point
• Picking analysis
• Cook test

b. Understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures within laboratory.

c. Comply with the DSM Standard Laboratory Procedures (SLP) assessments.

2. Documentation and Record Keeping

a. Generate documentation and inspection of materials to satisfy product shipments.

• Ensure the Certificate of Analysis corresponds with each lot received.
• Data entry and review of information into internal program throughout shift.
• Visual inspections of incoming ingredients and outgoing shipments and packaging as necessary.
• Ensure products meet pre-shipment requirements.

b. Perform inspections:

• Pre-operational/start up inspections.
• Monthly inventory inspection and sampling.
• Foreign material inspection and monitoring.
• Metal detection inspection and monitoring.
• Ingredient picking investigation.
• Promptly communicate any deficiencies noted.

3. Have knowledge of various grains used in milling and blending process.

4. Teamwork, Efficiency, and Safety

a. Serve as an alternate to all DSM QC Technicians.

b. Ensure the daily functions to maintain all food safety objectives and The SQF Code are followed.

• Enforce Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures.
• Actively promote and participate in all elements of safety programs.

c. Work to continually improve the laboratory area equipment and processes.

• Maintain lab equipment and notify supervisor of supply needs.

d. Work continuously in a fast-paced environment as changes with production occur.

e. Aid in achieving key departmental goals and objectives through a high level of performance.

• Assist with projects and test runs as needed.
• Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices as necessary.

5. Perform additional tasks as directed by QC Manager and/or VP of Safety & Quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Food industry: 1 year (Required)
• Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fargo, ND 58102 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22