Quality Assurance Technician-Nights

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Are you looking to become part of a high-energy team in beautiful Saluda, South Carolina? Here at Palmetto Gourmet Foods you will play a key role in building a successful company start-up that already has great traction. At Palmetto Gourmet Foods we produce the next generation of Ramen Noodles. We create an amazing experience for our customers and employees. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. At our world class production facility in Saluda, we produce vegetarian, halal and kosher certified ramen noodles. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and work as a team to build the new Palmetto Gourmet Foods.

Job Summary

Our fast growing, production company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician. This position will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to apply their knowledge, learn new skills and work as a member of a dynamic team. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of at least one year in the food manufacturing sector and be committed to workplace safety. Additionally, the candidate for this position will be motivated to grow with Palmetto Gourmet Foods, building a career for years to come. Flexibility with scheduled workdays and shift preferences is required.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities:

• Verifying and approving raw materials and Prepare customer samples.
• Performing routine line checks to ensure SOPs and CCPs are respected.
• Monitor and train team in GMP and HACCP protocols.
• Work in a fast, efficient and controlled manner.
• Work well with team to complete tasks.
• Maintain a high standard of quality.
• Follow QA instruction concerning the packing of noodles.
• Monitors and verifies the proper cleaning and sanitation program.
• Have good knowledge of computers – MS Office, Internet.
• Must maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Work as directed by Management

Quality Assurance Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Dynamic, organized and able to proactively improve overall QA program.
• Have good interpersonal skills to motivate and train staff.
• Be able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Good manual dexterity and good work ethic.
• Experience in food production.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and strength and requires standing for long periods of time.
• Requires some heavy lifting (boxes weigh up to 25lbs).
  

EEO Statement

PGF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Palmetto Gourmet Foods is a drug free workplace.