Quality Control Technician

Position Overview

The Quality Control Technician provides day-to-day quality tests to ensure the finished product is within specification. This position is responsible for providing and promoting an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and interdepartmental cooperation. Responsibilities include running lab tests, documenting results, sampling, data entry, and other technical duties within the plant in support of quality and plant operations. Attendance and personal accountability in this role are critical. This role is critical to the quality performance of our organization.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers

• Perform lab testing and document results

• Document and log data into the electronic system

• Collect product samples following specifications

· Responsible for following and enforcing all food safety, quality, and occupational safety rules established by the company following state & and federal regulations and the SQF Food Safety Code 9.0.

· Acquire and run required samples in a timely manner.

· Run complete analysis on required samples

· Inform mill operators, production manager, or quality manager of any results outside of established limits

· Professionally perform assigned duties & and participate in cross-functional training with other departmental tasks

• Perform computer skills at moderate proficiency

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Maintain assigned work areas at the highest possible sanitation level

· Other duties as assigned; including but not limited to helping other quality control personnel in other areas, general cleaning, and cleaning of equipment

Knowledge and Skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to communicate with customers clearly and concisely, both verbal and written

• Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve.

• Attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Proficiency in basic math skills

• Interpersonal effectiveness as a team player

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Must perform tasks in accordance with Sunrich’s GMP Policies and Procedures and all Food and Safety Procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a High School Diploma/GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food Industry experience and knowledge

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position is primarily performed in a laboratory setting with low to moderate physical demand, lifting to 30 pounds on a frequent and consistent basis. Lifting to 50 pounds on occasion. Frequent sitting, bending, stooping, and twisting. Able to climb stairs/ladders and stand throughout the day. Work conditions include a climate-controlled area for approx. 75% of the duties assigned with regular work performed in the plant setting and as needed.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Changes may be made at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join us as we strive for excellence in quality control, ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed industry standards. Your expertise will play a crucial role in maintaining our reputation for high-quality products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Breckenridge, MN 56520: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19