What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift position at White Castle?
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White Castle is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician at our Zanesville, Ohio location. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for quality assurance inspections and laboratory analyses required by White Castle System Inc. to satisfy White Castle, USDA, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point Program (HACCP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This job posting does not contain a comprehensive list of required duties and responsibilities.
What we are looking for
- High School Diploma or GED required;
- Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Food Sciences preferred;
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of previous quality assurance experience in the food industry;
- Functional knowledge and experience using laboratory grinder, babcock shaker, food processor and other equipment;
- Knowledge of proper procedures for handling chemicals and laboratory safety procedures;
- Familiarity with USDA regulations and directives, the meat plant’s HACCP, SSOP, GMP and SOP programs preferred;
- Good basic math skills and able to write clearly and legibly;
- Adequate knowledge of safe lifting procedures, “lock out/tag out” procedures and proper safety procedures;
- Proficient computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, E-mail, and Excel;
- Possess good interpersonal skills, as well as good verbal communication skills, teamwork, ability to receive and follow detailed instructions;
- Ability to stay focused and accomplish multiple tasks independently with little supervision and within established timeframes;
- Efficient and detailed oriented to be able to accurately make proper food safety and quality decisions;
- Must have knowledge of FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP required;
- Ability to problem solve quality issues;
- Ability to successfully complete on-the-job training; and
- Must be flexible to work hours to meet the needs of the plant, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What you will do
- Inspect and analyze meat raw materials and finished products using physical, chemical, and microbiological methods;
- Perform preoperational and operational plant inspections of the entire facility, inside and outside;
- Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments of product;
- Responsible for inspecting incoming loads of raw material and outgoing shipments of product for conformance to specifications and referring deviations to supervisory personnel;
- Check the condition of incoming raw material and packaging supply trucks;
- Special attention and strict adherence must be given to the Quality Assurance Guidelines at all times to ensure the wholesomeness of our product;
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization within the quality assurance laboratories and keep supplies readily available for production workers;
- Determine blend size, collect samples, and analyze blends for fat percentage;
- Document information in accordance with plant programs (HACCP, SSOPs and GMPs);
- Comply with incident reporting policies and procedures;
- Adhere to Plant’s security and safety policies and procedures; and
- Communicate effectively with customers and all levels of the organization in a professional manner, display a positive demeanor and be responsive to the teams’ needs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a clean environment and with daily exposure to noise, heat, cold, fumes, smoke, cleaners, and other elements;
- Ability to wear safety gear including safety glasses, and other various types of safety gear supplied by the company;
- Frequent periods of standing and walking;
- Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and lifting to 20 lbs. unassisted;
- Ability to work well with co-workers in a physically close environment; and
- Ability to hear, comprehend and professionally respond to co-workers inquiries, comments and concerns.
