Production Quality Technician

Ziegenfelder Corporation; Vineyard Hills (WV); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bi-weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Ziegenfelder Corporation is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure finished treats are prepped for packaging by accurately handling raw materials, monitoring production, and inspecting products for quality. The role includes documentation, data recording, environmental sampling, and adherence to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP programs.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years in food manufacturing, strong MS Office skills, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing quality assurance processes in a food manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with HACCP, SQF, SSOP and GMP programs and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare raw material inputs and monitor production to ensure batch quality.
• Inspect finished products for color, taste, weight, wrap, and Rainbow Array.
• Perform CIP and batch processing; manage sanitation tasks and environmental sampling.

Connaissances

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

GMP

HACCP

SQF

Formation

Food Science degree

Food Technology degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Essential FunctionsA Ziegenfelder Quality Technician is responsible for:Ensuring that finished Ziegenfelder treats are ready for packaging by properly preparing raw material inputs, monitoring production processes, and inspecting final products to ensure customer satisfaction.Reviewing and documenting quality assurance processes and making recommendations for improvements.Manipulate a variety of stainless-steel hard pipes and flexible hosing to perform CIPs and batch processing.Participate in plant sanitation activities including floor scrubbing, drain cleaning, and other manual sanitation tasks.Participate in environmental monitoring program by collecting samples of finished product, work in progress, on equipment and around facility.Review and record microbiological data and report concerns and findings to Quality Manager.Use HMI to appropriately call ingredients for bulk processing and transfer of batches.Conducting production support to include mix making, equipment cleaning, product quality testing/sampling, and completion of the master sanitation schedule tasks.Verifying finished product meets quality standards of color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array.Adhering to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP programs and coordinating all documentation to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.Perform chemistry testing to ensure product specifications.Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and work cross-functionally with Production and Maintenance departments.Perform multiple quality checks and records results in the data control system as well as document batch records.Complete internal lab functions including environmental sampling and document completion.Conducting regular audits of documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.Qualifications and Education RequirementsOne plus years within a food manufacturing facility, preferred.Preference will be given to Food Science, Food Technology Degree, or other related fields, however not required, experience will be considered.Experience and training with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and/or other food safety systems and Quality Assurance process improvement skills required. SQF certification preferred but not required.Strong computer skills to include the use of Microsoft Office products.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Physical AbilitiesStanding up to 12 hours per day.Moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, daily.Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions.Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.Working ConditionsSubject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipmentBenefits and CompensationBi-weekly paySchedule: 40 hours per week with consecutive set days offBenefits: Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment401(k) with company matchingPaid holidaysWho We AreThe Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.