Overall Goal of Position:It is the responsibility of the Quality Control Technician to perform quality controlchecks to ensure raw materials, in-process materials and finished goods meetthe quality and food safety criteria which make OurRecipe@SauerBrands: · What are we making?o A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperousfuture for our families · Why are we making it?o To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors · How do we make it? With o Integrityo Creativityo Executional Excellenceo Teamwork · Where are we going? / What does our “product look like? o One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for ourpassion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Job Summary: The primary responsibility is to perform quality inspections and audits of finished goods, raw materials, in-process materials, and equipment, to ensure they meet our quality and food safety specifications. By ensuring these meet our quality standards, we are ensuring we provide products that excite and delight our customers. Key Duties and Responsibilities: · Quality Control:− QC line checks – weight checks, packaging and label checks, code date checks, and fill level.− Raw material inspection and analysisReview and analysis of blends and milled products− Microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods --Inspection and testing of post-sanitized equipment− Allergen Testing− Salt Testing− Effective communication with first shift− Keeping the lab clean and orderly− Other Quality Control duties as required. · Culture Building− Support Quality, Sanitation, and Production in developing the desired company culture− Support Our Recipe by demonstrating a positive, team-oriented and customer focused attitude Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance) · Quality Checkso Ensure all quality checks are documented, accurate, and performed at the required frequency per Quality Department standards.o Effectively communicate findings with production and other QC employees. · Attendanceo Minimal missed shiftso Open communication with department manager · Culture Buildingo Organizational Health KPIso KPIs for OurRecipe · What you do and how you acto Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBIo Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)o Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills,experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position: Personal Characteristics Professional Demeanor Good attention to detail Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts Smart, creative and inquisitive Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs. No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable. Dependable team player with positive attitude o Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence Passion for organization, and attention to details Personal values that mesh with SBI values Performance History Documented history ofMaking improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities Stellar references based on contributions and performance Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areaso Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)o Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities Strong teamwork skills Good verbal communication skills Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible Education & Experience: o B.S. in biology or chemistry-related field, orrelated experience.o Experience in the food industry as QC Analyst,Research Assistant or equivalent Other: Based in or near Richmond, VA