QA Technician - Days

The Campbell's Company; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

The Campbell's Company in Franklin, Wisconsin is hiring a QA/Production Technician to monitor the manufacturing process using sensory, statistical weight checks, and analytical methods to ensure product quality and conformance with specifications. You will document all testing and report any deviations.

Responsibilities include evaluating moisture, ingredient content, color, fill, and seal integrity; communicating non-conformances to supervisors; and supporting safety and hygiene practices on

Qualifications

• Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods.
• Evaluates finished product for moisture, ingredient content, color, weights, seal integrity and quality.
• Performs and documents testing, including inspection of raw materials and finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Communicates out-of-compliance issues to production/QA teams.
• Follows safety, hygiene and safe lifting procedures in all activities.
• Implements and monitors SQF Food Safety and Food Quality Plans at frontline level.
• Coordinates disposition and/or rework with leadership approval.
• Maintains allergen records and conducts pre-op inspections of equipment.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Quality control

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

LOCATION:

Franklin, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR:

$22.50

SHIFT:

Day Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)

HOURS:

5:45 AM until 6 PM (Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)

Job Summary/ Job Duties

• Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including color, moisture, pH, weight, size, etc.
• Evaluates all finished product in regard to moisture, ingredient content, breakage, color, package fill, raw and finished weights, seal integrity, code date legibility, and overall product quality.
• Accurately performs and documents all testing. Testing may include: Inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in process products, finished goods, and products produced by outside suppliers. Utilizes testing equipment for validation and/ or calibration.
• Communicates all out-of-compliance situations and product standards to production employees and Production/QA Supervisors.
• Practices and adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines for safe house keeping and personal protection. Keeps all work areas clean, stores laboratory supplies in designated areas, keeps benches and aisles clear. Strictly adheres to safety procedures when handling chemicals for testing. Follows instructions for safe lifting.
• Executes the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan included in the SQF Program at the front line level.
• Monitors the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan effectiveness and conformance with SQF system requirements
• Identifies, investigates and/or determines whether out-of-compliance finished product should be placed on hold.
• Coordinates disposition and/or rework with leadership approval.
• Monitors raw materials storage area locations and complete shift tailings. Notifies appropriate personnel with any abnormal findings.
• Monitors metal detection validation & verification.
• Audits allergen maintenance repair sheets and operator forms.
• Conducts pre-op inspections of processing, packaging and mixing equipment after product changeovers and/or prior to weekly production start-up as a cross-functional team.
• Performs plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen free and equipment is clean. If applicable may participate in Kleanz or respective program.
• Mandatory overtime is required.
• May perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Continuously
• Walking: Continuously
• Using hands: Continuously
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling: Occasionally
• Tasting, Smelling: Frequently
• Two-Handed Carry: Frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• One-Handed Carry: Frequently

Where applicable, ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces in order to gather samples: Occasionally

Weight

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequently
• Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently
• Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never
• More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never

Work Environment

Subject to indoor facility and outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, heat/cold.

Lighting: Good

Temperature: Good

Ventilation: Good

Vibration: Fair

Noise: Fair

Compensation and Benefits

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

Equal Opportunity

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.