What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift) position at Palmer Candy Company?
Palmer Candy is hiring a 1st shift Quality Assurance Technician at our Bluff St location.
Hours- 5:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday with frequent overtime on Friday's and Saturday's.
Job Summary:
Monitor company Food Safety and Quality requirements. Maintaining and promoting a positive Food Safety Culture.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for gathering product sampling and accurately packing, labeling, and shipping the product samples to outside laboratory.
- Conduct necessary quality inspections using proper equipment and techniques.
- Swabbing of equipment and environment as required or designated by plant procedures.
- Ensures accuracy and compliance of paperwork and provides timely communication to appropriate personnel when compliance is not met.
- Assist in FSQ internal GMP audits.
- Maintain record retention of FSQ documentation.
- Monitor production processing via random FSQ audits.
- Timely sign offs in Redzone as required for your position.
- Ensures plant procedures are followed and provides timely communication to appropriate personnel when compliance is not met.
- Assist with problem solving using root cause analysis and taking corrective action(s)
- Communicate plant production performance issues relating to FSQ-to-FSQ Manager and take immediate corrective action.
- Timely and accurate data entry into computer spreadsheets/databases, great attention to detail.
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Regular and timely attendance is required
- Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels
- Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management
Required Skills/Abilities
- Basic math and computer skills required.
- Ability to speak clearly and effectively; writ legibly;
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from a wide variety of sources and take appropriate action.
- Accuracy with strong attention to detail.
- General knowledge of sanitation guidelines.
- Ability to work alone or with little supervision.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including Saturday.
- This role requires the ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.
Education and experience:
- Prior experience in a Quality Tech position preferred
- Must be able to obtain HACCP Certification within 6 months of taking position.
- SAP experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 35lbs.
- This position requires frequent walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing and lifting.
This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements.