What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Quality Control Technician position at Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.?
As a Food Quality Control Technician, you will test, weigh, measure and inspect products for defects and deviations from stated food specifications. You must be a quick learner and possess a proven ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Essential Functions:
- Able to read instructions or specifications and perform basic mathematical calculations accurately perform time sensitive duties utilizing pH meter, thermometer, viscometer, and moisture analyzer
- Perform all food product testing and verification with accuracy including: Net Content, Metal Detectors, Check-Weigher Systems, Goodway, Vacuum Leaker, Residual Gas, etc. in accordance with SOPs
- Complete and verify all records with accuracy and timeliness
- Exhibit good judgment and possess the ability to make quick decisions frequently.
- Taste food products which may include, nuts, soy, wheat and other allergens to ensure quality meets product specifications occasionally
Essential Functions:
- Able to work in variable temperatures between 34 – 55F throughout shift
- Exposure to water/dampness, moving vehicles and machinery, and noise throughout shift
- Able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently
- Able to stand and/or walk continuously throughout shift on concrete floor
- Able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, platforms occasionally
- Able to bend, twist, raise and lower arms, grasp frequently
- Able to distinguish and identify colors accurately
- Have close visual acuity to perform close activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; inspection involving small product defects and print; using measurement devices at distances close to the eyes.
- Possess strong communication skills, able to: communicate, understand, and follow written and verbal direction in English
Education and Experience
- Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience
- Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience
- Experience with implementation of corrective action programs
- Strong computer skills
- Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each physical demand and essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or physical demands of the position.
Note: We kindly ask that staffing agencies and recruiters do not contact us regarding this posting. This position is for direct hire only.
Cedars Mediterranean Foods, Inc provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Pre-employment screening is required for all positions. Cedars is an E-Verify Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25