Quality Control - Quality Technician - 1St Shift

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QUALITY CONTROL - QUALITY TECHNICIAN - 1st Shift

Job Summary

Quality Control Technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform salt and acidity testing on finished products and in-process samples using titrators.

• Perform moisture and fat analysis of finished products, slurries, and starches using the CEM Smart Trac.

• Perform viscosity, Brix, and pH testing on finished products.

• Perform fineness of grind test on incoming mustard samples.

• Check Retail and food service production lines for weight control, cap torque, case codes, fill level, seal integrity, oil temperature, and bottle codes as needed.

• Perform pH meter, thermometer, and refractometer calibrations.

• Assist in tracking, isolating, and placing out-of-specification products on QC Hold.

• Check portion control production lines for weight control, film seal, and proper coding.

• Perform % peroxide value, color test, cold test, and a free fatty acid test on incoming oils.

• Flavor and color approval of pourable salad dressings.

• Helps maintain QC lab in a clean and orderly manner.

• Was assigned special projects such as headspace and weight studies.

• Monitored HACCP CCPs (pH, water activity, glass breakage, and x-ray.

• Trained new employees on all QC lab tech duties.

Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance)

• Safety

• Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, shows a commitment to their personal safety as well as the safety of their peers; practices SafeStart concepts

• Quality

• Accurate and complete paperwork, no discipline issued for quality; sanitation/housekeeping up to company training standards

• Initiative

• Sees what needs to be done and does its w/o being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to help increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed

• Attendance

• Shows up on time, ready to work the whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches

• Communication

• Creates open channels of communication with all levels of the team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback

• Integrity

• Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks, and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds

• Teamwork

• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co-workers; seeks win-win solutions with co-workers

• Job Knowledge/Training

• Has good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment, and materials required to perform the job; keeps current with all company-required training courses

• Culture Building

• Organizational Health KPIs

• KPIs for OurRecipe

• What you do and how you act

• Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI

• Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)

• 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

• Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business".

• Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality

• Overall confidence in one ability 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 accountability for KPIs.

• No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.

• Dependable team player with a positive attitude

• Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence

• Passion for organization, and attention to detail

• Personal values that mesh with SBI values

• Performance History

• Documented needed history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities

• Stellar references based on contributions and performance

• Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas

• Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)

• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities

• Strong teamwork skills

• Good verbal communication skills

• Team-orientated, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible

• Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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• 728 N Main St, Mauldin, SC 29662, USA