Quality Control Technician - Ingredients

The quality control technician is responsible for ensuring Newly Weds Foods standards of quality and safety on all ingredients and finished products.

Essential Functions:

• Sampling and approving of all incoming ingredients.
• Articulate and well-maintained records are necessary.
• Flexibility and cooperativeness are essential.
• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability.  Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production, Supervisors, Production Manager, QC Manager and Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) and maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Check metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
• Assist in all foreign material and product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correction the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and correction action analysis.
• Checks allergens clean out effectiveness as needed.
• Perform Pre-Op audit when necessary (example:  equipment down for maintenance).
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.  
• Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold. 
• Performs special task as assigned by QC manager.
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
• Follows all GMP's and Safety Procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school or GED with 1-2 years related work experience.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Mathematical Skills
• Computer skills and data processing skills required.
• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.