Quality Control Technician

Title:     Quality Control Technician

Summary: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for laboratory testing and QC checks to support production activities throughout the plant. 

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Routine and non-routine laboratory testing.
• Maintain and organize the laboratory, including supplies and documents.
• Follow and conduct quality control checks throughout the facility for compliance with all policy and program requirements, including SOPs and GMPs.
• Perform pre-op checks and release the line to production.
• Review and disposition raw materials.
• Verify sanitation procedures and effectiveness. 
• Place non-conforming materials on hold.
• Enter all data into proper systems and maintain manual records and logs.
• Perform daily calibrations and verifications of equipment.
• Communicate directives and provide instructions/guidance/coaching.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area/laboratory.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures.
• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by meeting all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.

Skills and Relevant considerations:

• Integral in day-to-day executions of food safety & quality assurance programs
• Conduct quality and food safety testing procedures, identify deviations, collaborate on corrections and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular line checks and observations throughout the facility, ensure good manufacturing practices and security procedures met according to policy.

Qualifications:

                Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ experience in quality assurance position in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a laboratory technician and quality control.
• Conversing and working closely with all departments to ensure a good working environment and a strong food safety quality culture.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations and accurately record data when required.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

                Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in the science related field.
• Experience in a food production role.
• HACCP & PCQI certification preferred – or the ability to gain certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Other:

• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, reach, pull, climb, and bend with a full range of body motion.
• Must be able to work independently and/or in a team environment.
• Must be able to work in wet and/or humid conditions. Occasional exposures to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals will occur. 
• Use of PPE required.
• Exposure to nut allergens.
• Position location: On-site in Winston Salem, NC.
• Must be willing to work weekends and varying shifts as business requires.