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In the bustling heart of Grand Rapids (Kentwood), MI, an opportunity beckons for those drawn to the precision and quality that underpin great food production. The Quality Technician position is more than a job; it's a commitment to excellence in a company renowned for revolutionizing Food Manufacturing with innovation and speed since 2009.
In the vital role of Quality Technician, your daily responsibilities will center around ensuring the highest standards of quality for raw ingredients, work-in-progress items, and packaging materials, aligning them with specific project requirements. You'll conduct thorough inspections and tests on products and packaging, verifying date codes and revision numbers, and ensuring proper setup of barcode scanners based on customer needs. Additionally, you'll manage the setup and troubleshooting of coding equipment, adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, and maintain compliance with all safety and health regulations. Your role is crucial in maintaining the quality and safety standards that define our products and processes.
We Offer this position Quality Technician:
- A competitive pay range of $19-$20 per hour, accommodating both 1st and 3rd Shifts to suit your lifestyle.
- A robust referral bonus program, offering $100 plus an additional $25 for each successful referral to WSI.
- The assurance of weekly pay, with the opportunity to become a permanent team member based on attendance, attitude, and performance.
Qualifications for this role include:
- A foundation of education in business or a related field, with a two-year college degree minimum and a four-year degree preferred.
- Three to five years of experience in Food Safety / Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment, ideally with bakery experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for efficient communication and documentation, plus knowledge and experience with SAP.
- Exceptional communication, decision-making, and organizational skills, with self-confidence and leadership abilities.
- Knowledge in maintaining and controlling Critical Control Points related to their lines, including setup and troubleshooting of metal detectors and barcode scanners.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relations across departments and levels, and communicate effectively in English.
- Physical and mental capability to work over 40 hours per week.
- Competency in basic mathematics and the ability to apply mathematical concepts practically.
- Skilled in using various quality assurance tools and equipment, including Computrac, shaker screens, salt machines, scales, Vitamin C and YSI machines, headspace analyzers, and devices to monitor seal integrity.
Upon transitioning to a permanent team member, you'll gain access to personal time, health benefits, paid vacation, an annual bonus, and a supportive 401K plan.
Forge a career that matters in a role that champions precision, quality, and innovation. Your next step could redefine Food Manufacturing excellence Kentwood. Apply now!
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