QC Technician - Second Shift
Tree Top
- Oxnard, CA
- $19.56-20.64 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Follow all safety standards.
- Complete knowledge and understanding of FG specifications and insure adherence.
- Complete knowledge and understanding of the product grading inspection aids and laboratory equipment.
- Accurately perform production inspection according to grading procedures.
- Perform Brix, pH, Titratable Acidity, Piece Counts, Drain Weights, Damage, HEM, Bostwick, Color, Temperature, Organoleptic and other tests mandated by the QC grading procedures, as assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain accurate, legible inspection data on the QC grading forms. Complete all forms according to procedures. Washes and prepares laboratory equipment.
- Segregate any product that does not meet specification.
- Report any deviations from specification to the QA Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Report any deviations from specification to the Industrial cook and the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Release of product line prior to run.
- Organize and direct the usage of reworks and add back to the system.
- Keep grading station in an organized and sanitary condition.
- Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ensure adherence, notify Supervisor as needed.
- Follow directions provided by the QA Supervisor and QA Manager.
- Collect microbiological samples of the finished product as indicated.
- Assign hold number for products placed on hold. Complete Hold forms and create hold labels and placards. Ensure the QC hold placards and tape are in place.
- Prepare samples of raw materials and Finished Product requested by customers/sales/corporate.
- Enter daily QC data into electronic files (only when instructed).
- File QC records.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Fluent in English, in order to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to record numbers on required paperwork.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and supervisors. Work independently with little or no supervision and be a team player.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Meet behaviors established in Tree Top's performance management and development process.
- Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Effectively execute tasks.
- Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs.
- Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Communicate effectively.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Have some college or technical school education, one to twelve months position-related experience and one to three years training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Training and certification in PCQI, HACCP, SQF and/or Better Processing (Acidified Foods) is preferred.
- Prior experience with recordkeeping and documentation systems is preferred.