What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Distant Lands Coffee Roaster?
Shift hours are between 1pm - 10pm.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Comprehensive inspection of finished products for compliance to a established product specifications.
· Clear and accurate recordkeeping in the company’s proprietary quality tracking software.
· Able to identify non-conformities and work with other department personnel in segregating and labeling nonconforming product according to established procedures.
· Perform GMP walkthroughs and audit paperwork for completion and accuracy
· Effectively communicate daily summary of events to relevant personnel within the operations department.
· Inspection of roasted coffee for roast profile and agtron score, grind profile, and screen size/breakage.
· Performing internal audits to ensure production, warehouse, and maintenance follows established food safety standards.
· Inspection of green coffee for defects, bean size, and moisture
· Perform sample roasts and set cupping table
· Prepare coffee for daily tasting and coffee brewing as necessary
· Collecting and analyzing quality attributes and data, completing forms, and communication with operations in regards to food quality concerns
· Maintain brewing and other laboratory equipment
· Maintain equipment calibration,
· Maintain a clean and a safe work environment
· Willingness to take on new tasks and explore opportunities to add value to the position
· Other duties as assigned
· Every employee has a responsibility to food safety, quality, and employee safety
Qualifications
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
· Oral and written communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
· Good organizational and problem solving abilities.
· Ability to take initiative and work in a team environment.
· Active understanding or willingness to learn and comply with food quality and integrity policies.
· PC-based computing experience, primarily with Microsoft® software.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person