What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Essentia Protein Solutions?
The Quality Tech assists with duties providing technical support to management and production personnel in an ongoing manner to ensure all finished goods conform to specifications and meet customer requirements, according to established company policies and procedures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required. Two to three years’ experience in a food processing environment, or a two-year degree in the field of science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Stable work history.
JOB DUTIES:
Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
Assist with inspection and testing of raw materials to assure vendor compliance with specifications and established procedures.
As required, inspect, test and monitor current production in accordance with established procedures to assure compliance to required specifications; report findings to appropriate personnel for needed changes or adjustment or place product on hold.
Perform technical operations such as taking microbiological swabs, in-process and finished product samples, examining/analyzing product, and recording results. Take appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.
Develop and maintain proficiency with the LIMS system of Quality Assurance to input data results.
Clean, maintain and sanitize equipment used for quality purposes according to established sanitary rules and regulations.
Operate company vehicle as required.
Record and document inspection results, identifying areas of improvement or concern.
Work closely with production teams and process improvement manager to assist in resolving quality issues and prevent future defects.
Ensure calibration equipment are up to date and within specifications.
Perform all other duties as assigned.