Quality Control Technician – Floater; works all shifts as needed. Must be available to work all shifts as scheduled.The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF's quality and safety standards on all finished products.Shift Differential offered.Essential Functions: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 Managers, and QC Manager& Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintain analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, and scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the setups, 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 correctiveaction analysis.Checks allergen cleanout effectiveness as needed.Perform Pre – Op audits when necessary (for example: equipment down for maintenance).Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on the calibration schedule.Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.Performs special tasks as assigned by the QC manager.Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.Follows all GMPs and Safety Procedures.RequirementsHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.Minimum of 1-2 years of quality control/assurance work experience; preferably in food manufacturing.Ability to use quality control analysis equipmentMust be able to read, write and communicate in English.Mathematical SkillsComputer Skills & Data Processing skills RequiredAbility to stand and walk for a prolonged period during the shiftAbility to climb ladders to work platformsAble to lift 50 poundsMust have the flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from NWFs.Newly Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Veterans/Females/DisabledNewly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
