Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.

Job Purpose
TheQuality Technician is involved with the successful daily operation of the plant.This ensures the superior quality of our product and a safety-first workenvironment. This requires collaboration and communication with plant managers,operators, supervisors, and laboratory technicians. Work is documented thru electronicand handwritten entries onto sheets and books specified for each task. Quality employees shall set an example, by demonstrating a commitment toquality, and customer needs at all times.   THIS IS A 7PM-7AM position, Rotation (2 on 3 off, 3 on, 2 off).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (toinclude but not limited to)
Safety& Environmental Performance
To set an example, by always demonstrating safety.
Encourage all employees and contractors to adhere to the safety-first motto.
Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them.
Adhere to GMPs and work procedures to assure superior product quality and consistency to our customers.
Conduct safety inspections periodically.
WorkRequirements
Perform quality audits (Including, but not limited to, Flake thickness, size, oil temperature, roller parameters, packaging specifications, palletizer, and liner tests, etc.) on all products and input data in a timely manner.
Document all equipment/clothing, labeling gloves with initials, and ensuring metal detectable pens are used.
Documentation, Communication, and Handling of Incoming Samples
Sampling of products for Retain, Additive, and Pre-Pack purposes.
Adding additional ingredients to products based on finished product specifications.
Understanding of 5S.
Understand and implement/enforce Company HACCP and Food Safety practices.
Understand and enforce Allergen and other FMC control.
Conduct Metal Detector checks
Conduct Product Specification and Equipment checks
Generate CoA's for completed product and ensure all CoA's are updated daily by entering data into ITS
Understand and utilize the company Hold Log to aid in isolation and control of nonconforming product utilizing VAI
Assist management and supervisory personnel in the enforcement of GMP's and PPE
Maintain Daily Shift Reports
Inspect and document wash-downs of equipment for start-ups, shutdowns, and any necessary maintenance activity.
Cross train in Laboratory roles and responsibilities
Be flexible enough to participate in audits (ISO 9001, BRC, customer audits) if necessary.
Train new employees in all aspects of the job
Assist production in troubleshooting quality issues.
Other duties as assigned by management.
CostControl
Be conscious of reusing items that can be reused and try to minimize waste while maintaining a safe and clutter free environment.
Reduce the number of disposable supplies through re-use whenever possible.
Qualifications
 Skilled applicants will possess a high school diplomaor GED with experience in manufacturing quality. Bachelor's degree in chemistryor biology or related field preferred, ability to communicate well with others,computer skills, and Math and computation ability.
Working Conditions
The job is performed in a food-grademanufacturing facility, in which some areas are environmentally susceptible toseasonal temperatures.  Protective safetyequipment is required including appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, safetyglasses as needed.  Activities include extendedperiods of standing, some minor work with various chemicals, and computer work.
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate and the use of telephone and computer are essential.
Knowledge of various weights and measures important.
Standing for long periods and climbing steep flights of steps is common.
Ability to work efficiently and quickly is a must.
Knowledge of computer necessary, including Excel and Lotus Notes.
Good Math ability is also required for calculations and reports.
Periodically be able to lift more than 50 pounds.
Direct Reports
N/A
This job description in no way states orimplies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s)incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requestedby any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded themarginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance offundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential jobfunctions and requirements and are subject to possible modification toreasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this jobsuccessfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, andabilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may excludeindividuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health orsafety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document arethe minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Thisdocument does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, otherthan an "at will" relationship. In addition any or all aspects of AAKjob descriptions are subject to change at anytime, with or without notice.

About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmo, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

 
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