Quality Specialist

We have an immediate opportunity for a Quality Technician with SQF, HACCP, Food Safety program knowledge and experience.  In this function you will inspect manufactured products to ensure compliance and conformance to Quality, assist with the SQF and Food Safety Programs and provide back up to the Quality Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Safety
• Follow plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Understand and identify Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately.
• Inspects products for defects as described by quality standards. The focus is on distinguishing major/minor defect levels within regards to product fit/form/function.
• Identifies and determines products as Pass or Fail based on Quality standards.
• Alerts and advises supervision of potentially defective products.
• Provides Pass/No-Pass samples for machine sample boards; provides sample parts for shift production meetings.
• Communicates daily with supervision to stay informed of current quality concerns.
• Conducts product quality audits per shift per machine; quality audits are performed in accordance with procedures.
• Assists with ongoing re-inspections.
• Departmental instructions may exist in which case expectations will be described in further detail.
• Works with manufacturing to improve efficiency of inspection duties.
• Completes the following audit actions in all areas of the plant:
     o   Changeover & setup approvals
     o   First piece/last piece approvals
     o   Process control checks.
     o   GMP/Food Safety audits
     o   5S (if applicable)
• Assist with SQF Procedures (development, document review, forms, updating and training).
• Assist with SQF Internal Audits and customer complaints and investigations.
• Assist with the review of CAPAs.
• Assist with Continuous Improvement, A3 projects.
• Completes Sample Request processing as directed.
• Enters data accurately into Excel or SPC software.
• Perform quality testing using laboratory measuring equipment.
• Performs gauge calibration.
• Leads a functional team in inspection techniques or improvements as needed.
• Works with little or no supervision for day-to-day duties and quality decisions
• Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.
• Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance with SQF standard practices and policies.
• Assists other workers with specific chores as requested.
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Acts as backup for Quality Lead as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• STD/LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Plus more!