Summary: Perform a variety of tests, on hazelnuts, to analyze quality and establish grade levels of product from production lines, to determine if the product meets USDA and company standards

Reports To: Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Sample and inspect hazelnuts for defects and foreign material.
• Correctly identify quality attributes and record those findings.
• Ensures product quality standards are clearly defined and that the finished product quality attributes are within specification
• Notify team leader of findings on a timely basis.
• Work directly with ODA Inspectors.
• Follow HAACP procedures and auditing procedures.
• Follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety policies while performing job duties.
• Clean work area daily.
• Follow all documented procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and/or tasks as assigned.

Special Skills/Training

• Ability to read, write, and understand English. (Without an interpreter)
• Ability to work in a team environment in a positive manner of respect, cooperation & flexibility.
• Good work ethic and ability to work independently.
• The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Contribute to a team environment leading to productivity improvements.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior food processing experience.
• Prior sorting and QC experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 25 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Prolonged standing and repetitive bending.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Working Conditions

• Mostly inside an industrial food grade facility.
• Smock and hairnet (beard net if necessary) are required within the facility.
• Occasional outside work is necessary.
• There is a moderate level of noise while the plant is in production.