Quality Control Technician

JOB SUMMARY :

Fills all QC related paperwork tracking procedures, temperatures, times, and transfers between storing-decanting-prepping-cooking-packing-chilling- master casing-palletizing and final storage. Verifies that date-coding, product information, shelf life are properly recorded on a product-by- product basis in every formula and packaging on the production floor. Verifies accuracy of CP & CCP documentation process of every product and ensures that product stays out of the temperature danger zone in every production line and workstation throughout the plant that are correctly filled by production staff. Works in conjunction with Production teams in the execution of the quality assurance program. Works closely with sanitation and maintenance teams to ensure that equipment works as per manufacturing requirements and keeps them sanitary as per Company's policies and procedures. Monitors the quality of the manufacturing and food safety process from incoming to finished product shipment, ensuring formulations and quality standards are adhered to, adequate sanitation standards are always maintained, and packaging requirements match industry standards. Execute strategic goals that align with business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Monitors and verifies the HACCP, GMP, SSOP, PC functions in plant.
• Establishes and assures adherence to set specifications and standards of finished product.
• Monitors that all perishables stay out of the temperature danger zone.
• Prepares and submits daily / weekly summary reports.
• Calibrates all scales daily.
• Adheres to all safety, GMP and house rules.
• Places product on HOLD / RELEASE
• Glass and brittle plastic inspections.
• Equipment Inspection.
• Collect and maintain production, packaging, and shipping records on a daily basis.
• Ensures control of non-compliance product through product holds.
• Monitors and verifies SQ / PC implementation at the plant level.
• Drives continuous safety, quality and environmental improvement and culture based on current Best Practices.
• This position has close interaction with production, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse departments.
• Ensures compliance and performs all duties in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Supports production and in the application and monitoring of the Food Safety Program policies and procedures.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Physical Demands and Conditions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%)

Work Environment :

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

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Northgate Markets is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Northgate Markets will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Ban the Box Law).

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