QC TECHNICIAN

Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC in Theodore, AL, seeks a QC Technician to support the QC Manager and QC Supervisor in ensuring products meet regulatory, customer, and company specifications. The role includes inspections and comprehensive product testing across raw, in-process, and finished goods.

The candidate should have aHS diploma or equivalent, basic math and lab knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Basic understanding of lab procedures and microbiology.
• Basic math and intermediate reading skills.
• Ability to identify color differences.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and have good back/knees.

Responsibilities

• Assist QC Manager and QC Supervisor to execute the plant's vision and ensure product specifications.
• Conduct pre/post-operational SOP/SSOP/HACCP/GMP inspections and document results.
• Perform raw, in-process, and finished product testing (chemical and microbiological) and review results.
• Manage product holds and releases under supervision when directed by management.
• Issue corrective action reports for deviations and document follow-up.
• Train employees and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Laboratory procedures

Math skills

Color differentiation

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Science-related degree (AS/BS)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Description

Diversified Foods and Seasonings is a leading food manufacturing company. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing our customers with the finest, convenient specialty food products and ingredients. With over 25 years of experience as an industry leader, Diversified is comprised of fully automated USDA-inspected kettle cooking operations. We are all about quality food and customer satisfaction.

We are currently seeking a QC Technician at our Diversified Foods and Seasonings facility in Theodore, AL

The QC Technician’s responsibilities are to assist the QC Manager and QC Supervisor with executing the company’s and plant’s vision and mission by assuring that all products meet regulatory, customer, and company specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operational and post-operational SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices inspections and document the results.
• Conduct raw, in-process, and finished product testing (chemical and microbiological), along with product review of products against customer and company specifications and documenting the results.
• Upper management of product failures and place the product on hold as well as release the product upon final disposition by management.
• Issue corrective action reports for SOP/ SSOP/HACCP deviations and document follow-up.
• Train employees and all other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills
• Good communication skills
• Basic understanding of lab procedures and microbiology
• Basic math and intermediate reading skills
• Able to identify differences in colors
• Able to lift over 50 pounds and must have a good, solid back and knees with full mobility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• Previous QC or food manufacturing experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance