Job Title: Quality Technician

Department: Quality Control (410)

Reports to Job Title: Quality Systems Manager

Fair Labor Standards Act Status (FLSA):  Exempt       Non-Exempt    X Hourly

Summary of the Position: The Quality Technician I performs quality checks in a timely manner for raw, work in process, and finished product through inspection, laboratory analysis, organoleptic testing and packaging status verification to ensure consistency. Functions of the Position:

% of Time

Essential (E)

or

Marginal (M)

Functions Performed

70%

E

Performs analysis on processing and packaging goods in a timely manner. Performs finished and in-process product analyses (Analyzes visual, organoleptic, weight, size, and moisture to ensure consistency, checks processing lines for type of product, correctness of labels, and date codes). Verifies & records roaster and pasteurizer temperature readings. Tests metal detectors for compliance. Performs pre-operational inspections on production lines. Checks packaging lines for type of product, label accuracy, date codes, lids. 

10%

E

Enters data for analysis, specifically product analysis performed on samples pulled from the processing lines and then enters results into the Infinity system.

10%

E

Performs Daily Calibration on analytical instruments (scales and colorimeter).

5%

E

Performs GMP Verification at the start of each shift verifying that practices on the floor are compliant against Good Manufacturing Practices Policy.

5%

M

Performs any extra assigned duties as needed.

 Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?       Yes         X  No

Qualifications: Education, Experience and Knowledge:   High school diploma or equivalent required.Food quality experience is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

Must be able to eat any snack product or nut variety.Attention to detail, good record keeping and basic math skills.Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and stand for long periods. Ability to understand and operate the following: calculator, analytical scale, moisture analyzers and color meter.Ability to climb stairs and ladders.Organization skills including written and verbal communication, record keeping and creative problem solving.