What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at In-N-Out?
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In-N-Out Burger, a family owned and growth orientated restaurant company, has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Quality Control Technician in our Lancaster, TX ground beef production facility. This position is responsible for conducting production floor Quality Control and Food Safety monitoring and documentation along with product and environmental sampling.
General Responsibilities:
- Spending the majority of time in the refrigerated production area monitoring, documenting and reviewing quality, food safety and sanitation standards, programs and procedures, e.g. HACCP (USDA), Process Control, SSOP, SOP, GMP, SPS, Food Defense, supplier, PIP, product specifications, pest control and other pre-requisites
- Conducting sampling (e.g. knife excision, sponging) testing (e.g. ATP) and inspecting (e.g. pre-operational and operational) of production processes, the environment and products to ensure product quality, sanitary conditions and wholesomeness standards
- Calibrating and using sampling, weighing, product composition and temperature monitoring equipment to provide assurances of accuracy and consistency
- Verifying routinely that production processes, facility and equipment are functioning as intended
- Ensuring that only quality and wholesome products are available to be prepared and served to customers
- Contributing to special projects through root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques
- Assisting the Quality Assurance Supervisor when absent to fulfill departmental needs
- Continuing one’s professional development in Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Regulatory Affairs, Food Microbiology and other core technical competencies
- Performing all technician duties with pride and craftsmanship while fostering a culture of teamwork, cooperation, occupational safety and dedication to helping others succeed
Work Schedule Benefits:
- Full-time position, hourly (non-exempt)
- Pay Range: $24.18-$27.00 per hour
(The above represents the expected pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors)
- 5 days per week, rotating schedule
- Varied start times: 3:00AM, 5:00AM, 8AM, 11AM and 7:00PM
- Weekend and holiday availability required
- Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance.
Qualifications:
- An Associate’s Degree, Bachelors of Science degree preferred, in Agriculture, Meat Science, Animal Science, Food Science, Microbiology or related field
- One or more years of industry or classroom experience in food production, quality assurance, and/or food safety
- HACCP and/or Preventive Controls for Human Food trained
- Strong written, verbal, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Physical demands and requirements:
- Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds
- Cold working conditions: Ability to withstand prolonged work assignments in temperatures as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 hours at a time
- Physical demands: Position requires frequent lifting, walking, reaching, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling cold conditions, wet flooring, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to food grade chemicals and moderate noise levels
ABOUT In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Idaho. In-N-Out Burger’s menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy – serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates.
In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.
Salary : $24 - $27
