Quality Control Assistant Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Two to three years' experience in a food processing environment, or a two-year degree in the field of science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Stable work history.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.

• Assist with inspection and testing of raw materials to assure vendor compliance with specifications and established procedures.

• As required, inspect, test and monitor current production in accordance with established procedures to assure compliance to required specifications; report findings to appropriate personnel for needed changes or adjustment or place product on hold.

• Perform technical operations such as taking microbiological swabs, in-process and finished product samples, examining/analyzing product, and recording results. Take appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.

• Develop and maintain proficiency with the LIMS system of Quality Assurance to input data results.

• Clean, maintain and sanitize equipment used for quality purposes according to established sanitary rules and regulations.

• Operate company vehicle as required.

• Record and document inspection results, identifying areas of improvement or concern.

• Work closely with production teams and process improvement manager to assist in resolving quality issues and prevent future defects.

• Ensure calibration equipment are up to date and within specifications.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of food processing and manufacturing, quality procedures and laboratory testing.

• Knowledge of organizational methods and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

• Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant and quality management.

• Ensure food safety and quality responsibilities and tasks are accounted across the Quality Department in the event of absences due to illness or vacation.

• Should the Quality Technician be absent, duties will be covered by other personnel in the Quality Department.

• Must be flexible with time during peak season.

• Knowledge and ability to:

• Perform basic math calculations.

• Accurately and legibly record a variety of data, including testing data.

• Learn, understand, and implement a wide variety of processing methods to assure compliance with established sanitation and processing procedures.

• Learn testing methods, including instrumentation testing as required.

• Modify and adapt equipment/machinery in preparation for new product lines or mechanical processes.

• Communicate effectively and tactfully with plant personnel, sales staff, customer service and other internal and external customers.

• Operate basic plant, lab, and office equipment, including computers, telephones, fax machines, and copiers.

• Remain calm and professional during peak periods of activities.

• Maintain confidentiality of company information when required.

• Drive a vehicle and maintain valid driver's license.

• Work daily, weekends, and extended hours as necessary.

• Assist other work-related areas, as required.

• Learn and operate windows environment software, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, LIMS, Reliance and MAPICS system.

Approximate: 12-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Physical Demand Level: Medium

Physical Demand Wt./Force Height Distance Frequency

Lifting, Waist to Floor 0-2.5 lbs. 0-36 in. NA Frequently

Lifting, Waist to Floor2.5-40 lbs. 0-50 in. NA Occasionally

Lifting, Above Shoulder 0-1 lbs. 50-72 in. NA Occasionally

Carrying, Bilateral 0-40 lbs. Self-selectedUp to 25 ft. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling,

Horizontal 0-35 lbs. of force~36 in. Up to 200 ft.Occasionally

Grasping Up to 35 lbs. of forceNA NA Frequently

Pinching

(2-point/3-point/lateral)

Up to 5/8/10 lbs. of forceNA NA Occasionally

Reaching, Forward/Lateral NA0-50 in. Up to 24 in. Frequently

Reaching, Above Shoulder NA 50 -72 in. Up to 24 in. Occasionally

Sitting NANA NA Occasionally

Standing NA NA NA Frequently

Walking NA NA Up to 200 ft. Frequently

Stair Climbing NA8-12 ft. NA Occasionally

Squatting NA NA NA Occasionally

Bending NA NA NA Occasionally

Stooping NANA NA Occasionally

Twisting NA NA NA Occasionally

Frequency Key

Occasional: 1-33% of workday or 1-12 reps/hour

Frequent: 34-66% of workday or 13-62 reps/hour

Constant: +67% of workday or +63 reps/hour

Physical Demand Summary: Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 2.5 lbs.; Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 40 lbs.; Maximum occasional above shoulder lift of 1 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 40 lbs.; Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 35 lbs. of force; Frequent grasping of 35 lbs. of force; Occasional 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of force; Frequent forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Occasional sitting; Frequent standing; Frequent walking; Occasional stair climbing; Occasional squatting; Occasional bending; Occasional stooping; Occasional twisting.