Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Position Summary The Quality Control Technician reviews and evaluates required plant quality documentation to ensure compliance in the areas of quality food safety and regulatory. The QC Tech. will provide oversight into daily work activities conducted by the line inspectors to ensure compliance with code dates correct rotation code and labeling. They will gather and analyze samples for testing. They will also provide oversight for ingredients being received as well as the inspection of raw materials. The Quality Technician assures that the plant effectively executes Lab policies procedures and systems established by the Corporate Quality Organization in the areas of Quality and Food Safety analytical and performance testing methodologies. Champions the ownership of Food Safety and Food Quality programs to all plant personnel. Reports To The Quality Control Technician reports to the Quality Control Manager FLSA Status Non-Exempt Duties Assist Supervisor in the Development Implementation and Maintenance of the Quality and Food Safety (HACCP) programs including employee training document control and program auditing. Assure plant QA lab compliance including record keeping laboratory execution Quality Alert effectiveness hold and release protocols and COA compliance. Maintain high Good Laboratory Practices. Lead laboratory in troubleshooting micro related deficiencies working with technical resources (Quality Engineering and R& D) and plant management resources to identify root cause and eliminate recurring lab quality related issues. Educate plant personnel on and assure plant compliance with Lab Quality Systems including recordkeeping laboratory execution and product grading Quality Alert effectiveness hold and release protocols and COA compliance. Coordinate the Third Party Microbiological and Chemical testing program to ensure reliable and efficient test results and ensures that plant laboratory is in compliance with equipment and procedural standards including calibration program. Proactively review analyze and report on out of compliance findings which include documenting and required following-ups. Ensure that out of specification product test results which indicate action on product inventories are communicated to the appropriate personnel expediently. Work with Quality Production Maintenance Transportation and Distribution to ensure compliance to Food Safety Plans (HACCP Plan). Promote understanding of process lines Food Safety Plans. Conduct Internal GMP Audits monthly as part of the Internal Auditing Team and participate in internal audit corrective action review meetings. Organize verification schedule of prerequisite programs including Pest Control Maintenance Sanitation GMP s Calibration of Equipment Control of Physical Contamination Allergen Control Transport and Delivery Training of Personnel Food Defense and Internal Auditing with stakeholder (process owners) departments. Maintenance of Quality Systems documentation to include QC production and sanitation organizing document numbering archiving and storage. Qualifications A background in food technology food science confectionary microbiology or chemistry. Detail oriented the ability to balance multiple priorities and a sense of urgency for problem solving and continuous improvement. One (1) year of quality sanitation and production experience in the food industry preferably in confectionary are required with an intimate knowledge of and passion for quality and sanitation methods and techniques. Strong level of assertiveness needed to be balance with exceptional interpersonal skills to achieve results without direct authority.