Night Shift Quality Technician

Suntado LLC

Job Title: Quality Control Technician – Line Tech – Tech 1

OVERVIEW: Performs critical quality function across all areas of the facility to perform quality and food safety.

The successful candidate will have:

• Self-motivated
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Extensive organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong relationships.
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audits line to make sure codes, packaging supplies are correct
• First time right sheet is being filled out correctly
• Check weight control sheet every 1hr
• Document results in system
• Follow compliance for corrective action if needed
• Audits for cleanliness
• Helps Inspects clean lines and helps perform clean equipment swabs
• Ensure packaging integrity test is performed correctly
• Performs Evergreen and Tetra Top line checks every hour

Environmental Testing

• Performs environmental swabs weekly
• 10 environmental swabs will be taken each week in various zones throughout the blending and production processing areas. They are then tested for Salmonella and listeria.
• Notification of the results. If any positive counts are present in any of the environmental testing appropriate action is taken and documented with retesting and quarantine as part of the process.
• Swabs are to be done on specific equipment after the cleaning process to ensure that the equipment is indeed getting clean. These are tested for Coliform, Yeast and Mold.
• Collect samples of lines and take them to incubation room.
• Collect Plant water samples testing is done once a weekly for the presence of Coliform.
• Cross training on all jobs in the lab

Equipment Calibration (Using Proper Calibration Procedures)

• Calibration checks on all Pipettes once per month with documentation
• Scale Calibration Checks on a monthly basis and documented
• All Thermometers checked against a certified Thermometer every quarter with results documented.
• Colony Counter Checked on a monthly basis and recorded.
• Any out of compliance calibration checks will be documented and reported, with corrective action taken.
• Control and update and monitor the MSDS Micro Book
• Proper disposal of all Biohazard waste
• Record required documentation of all Incubation and refrigeration temperatures
• Participate and sign off on yearly training and certifications
• Create and revise SOPs
• Train new employees as needed including annual training.
• Regularly conduct inventories and order supplies as needed.
• Mandatory Lab Uniforms, Hair Covers and will be worn at all times in the Micro Lab.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or college degree (A.A.+ degree helpful).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus
• Experience with a DCS is a plus

Qualifications:

• Strong Analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders; written and verbal.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Communication Skills:

• Strong communication skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage internal company relationships.
• Presentation skills
• Familiar with current communication tools and platforms (Collaboration tools, instant messaging, blogs, etc.) to keep organization well informed in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain legible records in accordance with company standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen.

The employee frequently is required to walk within the site. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

COMMITMENT TO ETHICS AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Our Company is firmly committed to conducting business in compliance with the letter and spirit of the law and other accepted standards of business conduct as reflected in the company's policies. Our Company is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Our Company is committed to selecting, developing, and rewarding the best person for the job based on the requirements of the work to be performed and without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability/handicap, marital status, protected veteran status, uniform status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity and expression, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. EEO.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position.