QC TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift

Diversified Foods; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 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 in Theodore, AL is seeking a QC Technician to support the QC Manager and QC Supervisor. The role focuses on ensuring all products meet regulatory, customer, and company specifications.

You will conduct chemical and microbiological testing, document HACCP and GMP inspections, and issue corrective action reports. The position also involves training employees and performing related quality assurance duties.

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 with mobility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SOP/SSOP/HACCP and GMP inspections and document results.
• Test raw, in-process, and finished products (chemical and microbiological) against specs.
• Manage product holds and releases per management disposition.
• Issue corrective action reports for deviations and ensure follow-up.
• Train employees and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Lab procedures

Microbiology basics

Math skills

Color identification

Physical strength

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor in science-related field

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