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Job Description

Description : QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Reports to : Director of Quality and R&D

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Assists Quality Manager regarding Supplier Quality, Research & Development, & Quality Assurance. Ensure that product PFS provides to its customers is consistent and meets the external and internal requirements. Responsible for following company quality procedures, standards, and specifications (Quality Management System). Work with Quality Manager to develop quality measurements that monitor performance of quality systems and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Supplier qualification & certification
Support Packaging specification development and conformance
Support Product specification development and conformance
Work with Innovation Manager to establish supplier quality requirements
Follow approval process for product formulas and specifications
Serve as product expert for PFS
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician has the primary role in ensuring all food products produced meet requirements of regulatory bodies, customers, and the Company
The Technician completes all documentation related to direct food production, product packaging and labeling, food quality, food safety, etc.
Audit labels and packaging to ensure conformance to regulatory requirements
Assist with SQF audit process controls and prerequisite programs to ensure effectiveness
Compliance with FDA & USDA regulations
Assist with Customer Complaint and root cause analysis investigations
Assist with Product traceability and mock recalls
Complete daily quality checks and documentation on the production lines and processes throughout shift
Work closely with leadership during production and shut down periods
Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Be the example of GMP compliance and coach fellow Employee Owners on GMP compliance
Complete internal audits for GMPs and other food safety prerequisite programs
Provide paperwork and verify printed labels for production as needed
Collect and document microbiological and retention samples of products
Verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation through organoleptic inspection and with ATP swabbing
Collect environmental swab and new equipment swab samples
Follow all safety policies and programs
Work with Employee Owners on proactively improving the company’ quality assurance programs
QA sampling and testing procedures for inbound product – color, odor, appearance, weight, and ensure product meets label requirements
Maintain rejection and quarantine process for inbound packaging and product
Follow & maintain critical supplier and product audit list
Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or GED

Quality experience preferred

2 to 3 years of experience in a food and / or beverage manufacturing environment preferred

Experience in dry blends and flour-based coatings preferred

Working knowledge of SQF Food Safety Code or ability to learn

HACCP Certification or ability to become certified within six months of hire

Capable of writing detailed reports, providing general day-to-day oversight, and related correspondences

Strong time management and organizational skills

Strong problem solving and project management skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to learn other technology-based systems

Ability to manage projects independently and report on results

Excellent communication skills with internal peers and customers

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical work environment includes warehouse and production manufacturing that are both tempered and ambient areas

The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Occasional work in a commercial kitchen environment using fryers, blenders, ovens, scales, etc.

Must be able to occasionally climb stairs or a ladder to complete tasks

Position located in a mix of production and office environments and requires a tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10-40°ree; F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures

This position will visit the production floor, frozen storage, and warehouses

Work flexible shifts as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to regularly communicate with warehouse, field operations, manufacturing and office personnel

Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and sit for long periods of time

Frequently lift and / or move items over 50 pounds

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