Quality Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies.

Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process.

The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards / condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector.

BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois;

and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California.

WHAT WE NEED

The Quality Technician II is vital to the success of our production function. A successful individual will ensure the food safety and quality of products and services meet all customer and regulatory standards through the utilization of quality tools and systems application.

This position will investigate, analyze, and report on findings to ensure all standards are met. This will be accomplished through use of quality tools and systems as well as statistical data.

This position will establish inspection and test methods and procedures and train personnel in their application.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Performs all required product and batch inspection responsibilities including : maintain work areas and equipment within GMP and GLP standards, place batches or finished products on hold as required, perform required analytical and microbiological testing as defined by Food Safety and Quality systems, verify product codes and chart recorders, perform microbiological activities including but not limited to ATP swabs, culture swabs, plating, BacT / Alert3D and 3M film plating.

Monitor thermal process checks including pasteurizer temps and packaging sterilization processes.

Uses all aspects of measurement tools, processes, and product verification. Designs, sets-up, and implements inspection / measurement programs.

Develops and writes appropriate work instructions. Provides accurate documentation of reports and results. Trains others in use of equipment, methods, and routines.

Uses all aspects of testing equipment to set-up, perform, analyze, and report on all phases of product testing as defined by Food Safety Quality systems.

Writes corresponding work instructions. Provides accurate documentation of testing performance, results, and summaries.

• Coordinates with third-party inspection & testing services, laboratories, and suppliers.
• Generates COA and other documentation for outgoing shipments.
• Participates on new product development teams, process improvement teams, and problem-solving teams including design reviews, FMEA compilations, gage / test fixture development, and process control application.

Completes appropriate quality projects and corrective action items.

Uses statistical tools and methods, problem solving techniques, and recognized testing methods to define problems, quantify data, make recommendations, and drive to solutions in production and laboratory environments.

Ensures accurate documentation of problems and solutions.

Develops and accurately documents, organizes, and reports on Quality Systems including written documentation, file organization and database structure, use and maintenance.

i.e. Receiving Inspection, Non-conforming Material, Calibration, PPAP).

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Required Education / Experience :

• Associates Degree in Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field and / or five years quality production and lab experience, or a commensurate amount of education and experience, with mechanical and technical equipment components.
• Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification and / or significant analytical test experience required.
• Experience working in a GFSI certified facility.
• HACCP certification or similar including PCQI, Better Process School
• Advanced working knowledge of quality measurement equipment.
• Statistical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to train others in quality measurement, testing and systems application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net (if applicable), Kevlar gloves, safety glasses and leather, skid resistant work shoes / boots.
• Ability to apply basic computer and communication skills, math functions and reasoning.
• Ability to use various hand tools (knife, water house, band cutters, can opener, scales Telnet scanners, various hand tolls, as required for position / product testing).
• A continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.
• Effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.
• Punctuality is a must.
• Motivated to do your best work each day.
• English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend and give directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties.
• Constant exposure to extreme loud noises; high places and near moving mechanical parts; standing and moving by foot; extreme hot / cold (non-weather) environment.
• Frequent lifting / carrying
• Frequent use of hot / cold water hoses.
• Frequent reaching / pulling / bending / climbing stairs / stooping / kneeling / bending.
• Occasional lifting >

30 pounds.

Potential exposure to chemicals.

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay for this role is $23.

90 hr. plus a $1.50 per hour shift differential for nights

You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!