2nd Shift Plant Quality & Food Safety Technician

Sugar-Creek-Packing-Co.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Creek Packing Co. is seeking a quality assurance technician to conduct tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. You will document results, monitor HACCP, and report deviations to plant management in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include sanitation reviews, sampling for microbiology and chemistry, and ensuring packaging and ingredient compliance with internal specs. Some travel may be required; safety gear is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–3 years of quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing setting preferred.
• Certification is not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational sanitation review of the food processing environment and equipment.
• Sample environmental surfaces, finished product and ingredients for microbiological and chemistry attributes.
• Collect packages and perform tests for AQLs (weight, temperature, package dates, magnet checks).
• Print labels on the label machine when required.
• Place product on hold when it does not meet AQLs.
• Report deviations to Production Supervisor for immediate correction protocol.
• Inform Plant FSQA Manager and Plant FSQA Supervisor of any safety/quality issues.
• Verify the acceptability of ingredients and packaging materials based on internal specs.
• Document and maintain HACCP records.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Comply with policies, procedures and regulations; support safety, quality, and sanitation initiatives.
• Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

GMPs

HACCP

FSIS

USDA

MS Office

Sanitation reviews

Critical thinking

Communication

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scale

Caliper

Magnet

Thermometer

Sieve shaker

Salometer

Mocon O2 analyzer

Job description

Sugar Creek Packing Co. is seeking a quality assurance technician to conduct tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. You will document results, monitor HACCP, and report deviations to plant management in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include sanitation reviews, sampling for microbiology and chemistry, and ensuring packaging and ingredient compliance with internal specs. Some travel may be required; safety gear is essential.