1.- TITLE:

Quality Control Technician

2.- REPORTS TO:

QC Manager

3.- BACK-UP BY:

Another QC tech

4.- IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATE: none

5.- OBJECTIVE: Quality control technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards.

6.- RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop and maintain inspection reports and batch records updated.

• Ensure compliance to federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications.

• Maintain calibration of quality control equipment.

• Perform inspections across all stages of production.

• Prepare and maintain test data for review.

• Evaluate data and draft reports, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards.

• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly.

• Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency.

*Perform other duties as directed by the QC Manager/Plant Manager

7.- REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

GMP’s and Allergen training

Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Food/Beverage industry preferred

Clear understanding and working knowledge of process and compliance quality systems

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information

8.SAFETY HAZARDS

Lift push and pull up to 50lbs - Stretch before lifting

Noise: Utilize Hearing Protection at ALL TIMES in production floor (use earplugs)

Safety Gloves and goggles when working with chemicals

Moving parts – do not place hands or touch any moving parts unless machine is “locked out”

Hot surfaces- do not place hands or touch HOT pouch sealing jaws