Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

Zachary Confections, Inc. is a well-established and growing family-owned candy manufacturer in Frankfort, IN selling to retailers and distributors. We have a focused goal to be of service to our customers. We strive to manufacture high quality merchandise through the effective and efficient use of ingredients, packaging, and people. Our delicious chocolates, mints, candy corn, mello cremes, panned creations, and jellies are available across the country through the biggest names in retail! It’s fun knowing that wherever we go, our treats are close at hand!

We are currently in the search for a 2nd Shift Quality Control Technician to join our team. Quality Control Technicians are responsible for many aspects of food quality and safety at Zachary Confections.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Daily startup checks of scales, metal detectors, product codes, and tare weights
• Take daily line samples of liquid coating from enrobers and depositors
• Take finished product line samples throughout the day to obtain a composite sample from each line
• Strict adherence to GMPs. All samples handled aseptically
• Take floor swab samples from each department daily
• Conduct QC checks on finished product to monitor weights and candy/package appearance
• Verify change-over/line clearance paperwork
• Complete case checks
• Inspect and sample incoming critical materials
• Assure specifications are met before shipments are accepted
• Receive bulk liquid loads
• Submit samples to outside labs for appropriate analysis. Keep back-up samples for QC lab
• Maintain files on samples tested
• Perform varied in-house analysis
• Take daily water readings. Sample and submit wastewater samples
• Pull starch samples from mogul
• Flavor lab duties
• Isolate extraneous material found in products, inform departments involved and maintain a record of events
• Issue “Hold” and “Approved” tickets on materials under QC manager’s direction
• Maintain close communication with QC manager. Report and document any observations involving quality issues

Qualifications:

• Good mathematical skills
• Good written/verbal communication skills
• Familiar with using a computer
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and possess ability to maintain up-to-date records and files
• Ability to work independently after training
• Must have and maintain excellent attendance
• Position will include some mandatory weekend and overtime work, as well as off-shift work when necessary

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 4:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Rate of Pay: $13.90 per hour plus $0.25 shift premium

Benefits:

• Excellent health insurance plan
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.90 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Frankfort, IN 46041 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Frankfort, IN 46041: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14