QC Technician Inspector I 2nd Shift

QC Technician Inspector I 2nd Shift Nature's Touch Inc. - 3.7 Edwardsville, KS Job Details Full-time $20 - $23 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Biology Bachelor's degree in food science Food safety management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Calibration Bachelor of Science Writing skills Basic math Safety standards in production Laboratory experience English Mid-level Bachelor's degree in biology Manufacturing standard operating procedures Food Science Packaging Quality inspection Quality control operations Cleaning Chemistry Packaging (food) Equipment testing Instrument maintenance 4 years Production records Bachelor of Arts Manufacturing company experience Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Full Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor quality control on a food production line Perform all testing and verification of equipment, product, packaging, and coding parameters as required by Standard Operating Procedures, and according to the specifications for the specific product being manufactured. Communicate to appropriate production staff, maintenance staff, or management when problems arise. Must be able to communicate at all levels of management. Record problem and solution on appropriate forms. Check paperwork for accuracy. Verify ingredients staged for production are correct per the recipe requirements. Check seals, date codes, and temperatures every hour and verify metal detector to ensure good results. Must follow all employee safety, food safety, and quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). Calibrate and clean instrumentations to ensure results are correct. Must be flexible to work any shift and weekends when required. Must wear all required PPE as required such as protective gloves, aprons, and safety glasses. Leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities and job functions. Ensure that packaged product meets all quality specifications. Must be able to work independently, with little or no supervision, as well as professionally with other team members. Complete all required production paperwork as required in a neat and professionally manner. Strictly adhere to all safety policies. Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities None To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Passing of background is required. A desire to succeed and good work ethics are required. Excellent oral and written skills. High-energy, flexible, self-starter, hands on, comfortable with little or no administrative support. Attention to detail. Team player with a sense of urgency and a self-accountability mentality.

Education:

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, such as: BS/BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science/Food Technology or related field Experience 4 years' experience in a production or manufacturing environment Knowledge and Skills Must possess the knowledge and understanding of basic math skills including weight calculations, averages and percentages. Must be able to read and write in English. Travel Requirements None as part of normal job requirements; but travel may occur per management due to training needs

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

75% of work is performed in a manufacturing facility which is not climate controlled and may contain allergens: other 25% of work is performed in a lab setting. The work environment is extremely cold. Ability to sit, stand and bend Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive Listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. An Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED