Quality Assurance Technician I - 2nd shift 6:00pm- 2:30am

Richelieu Foods•Beaver Dam, WI

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Job DetailsJob Location: Beaver Dam - BEAVER DAM, WI 53916Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.00Job Shift: 2nd Shift 6:00pm- 2:30amEssential Functions · Perform Inspections including Pre-Operative and Food Safety – document and communicate results. · Perform Daily Operating Inspections as needed to assure compliance with GMP’s and USDA requirements. · Perform Magnet and Metal Detector Record Checks inform Supervisor of deficiencies. · Conduct ATP swab tests – Daily and Weekly Line Swabs. · Calibrate Lab Scale, pH meter, salt analyzer. · Conduct Organic start-up tests including assurance that documentation of no unauthorized cleaner was used, line was triple rinsed and pH 7 on line. · Daily review of previous days HACCP records. · Change thermometer recorder charts as needed. · Perform Quality Audits – including Quality systems, production scales and salt analyzers, document and communicate findings. · Preform In-bound checks and check COA’s to assure they meet requirements. · Keep stock of Laboratory and Production supplies as directed. · Liaison with USDA. · Distribute weekly Code Date Sheets on a timely basis. · Report and Follow-Up on Food Safety and Food Quality concerns. · Perform Pizza Line Coverage checks. · Notifies Supervisor of all down times. · Follows and enforces all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns. · Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Basic Qualifications · High School Diploma or GED required. Desired Qualifications · Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. · Food experience Competencies · Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required. · Strong organizational skills required. · Ability to interact and to manage conflict in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perspective. · The ability to identify, define, and solve problems. · Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results. · A sense of accountability for results. · Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. · Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees. · Ability to read and understand formula sheets. Work Environment · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Demands · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds Qualifications

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Ability to interact and to manage conflict in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perspective.
The ability to identify, define, and solve problems.
Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
A sense of accountability for results.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees.
Ability to read and understand formula sheets.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Food experience

Responsibilities

Perform Inspections including Pre-Operative and Food Safety – document and communicate results.
Perform Daily Operating Inspections as needed to assure compliance with GMP’s and USDA requirements.
Perform Magnet and Metal Detector Record Checks inform Supervisor of deficiencies.
Conduct ATP swab tests – Daily and Weekly Line Swabs.
Calibrate Lab Scale, pH meter, salt analyzer.
Conduct Organic start-up tests including assurance that documentation of no unauthorized cleaner was used, line was triple rinsed and pH 7 on line.
Daily review of previous days HACCP records.
Change thermometer recorder charts as needed.
Perform Quality Audits – including Quality systems, production scales and salt analyzers, document and communicate findings.
Preform In-bound checks and check COA’s to assure they meet requirements.
Keep stock of Laboratory and Production supplies as directed.
Liaison with USDA.
Distribute weekly Code Date Sheets on a timely basis.
Report and Follow-Up on Food Safety and Food Quality concerns.
Perform Pizza Line Coverage checks.
Notifies Supervisor of all down times.
Follows and enforces all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.