Production Quality Technician

Ziegenfelder Corporation; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Benefits after 60 days

Job summary

Ziegenfelder Corporation in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Production Quality Technician to help ensure treats meet quality standards from raw materials through finished products. You will monitor processes, perform quality checks, and document results to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include sanitation, environmental monitoring, microbiological sampling, CHO testing, and adherence to HACCP, GMP and SQF programs. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• One plus years within a food manufacturing facility (preferred).
• Experience with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and quality assurance process improvement.
• SQF certification preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finished products meet quality standards and proper inputs for packaging.
• Review and document QA processes, and recommend improvements.
• Perform CIP and batch processing using stainless-steel piping and hoses.
• Participate in sanitation and environmental monitoring activities.
• Record microbiological data and report findings.
• Conduct testing and sampling of products and batches.
• Assist in audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company directives.

Skills

Quality Assurance

HACCP

SQF

SSOP

GMP

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Documentation

Data recording

Education

Food Science degree

Food Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Production Quality TechnicianApply: Wheeling, WV: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: R-1988**Essential Functions**A 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 Requirements*** One 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 Abilities*** Standing 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 Conditions*** Subject 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 equipment**Benefits and Compensation*** **Bi-weekly pay*** **Schedule:** 40 hours per week with consecutive set days off* **Benefits:** Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment* **401(k) with company matching*** **Paid holidays**