Quality Control Technician

Freshpack; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) program

Pay for Performance program

Get paid every Friday

Referral program

Job summary

Freshpack is a cheese packaging company seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our team. This role supports our quality program across levels Bronze through Platinum, ensuring adherence to GMPs and product specifications. You will perform tests, inspections, and reporting to keep products in control.

Our new Pay for Performance program rewards learning and performance, with opportunities for pay increases. Evening and night shifts may be available, and on-site work supports manufacturing.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent required.
• On-the-job training is provided; experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report production and quality practices.
• Inspect in-process and finished products for quality and specifications.
• Log and report quality holds to the organization.
• Review incoming COA’s for compliance to specifications.
• Perform equipment calibrations.
• Sample prep for external laboratories.
• Assist with training within the department.
• Assist with environmental swabbing and audits.

Skills

Prioritize and manage time

Attention to detail

Follow complex instructions

Work with minimal supervision

Basic computer and email skills

Education

GED or equivalent

Job description

Description

Are you looking to drive your income? Come join our quality team that offers a NEW Pay for Performance program! By learning and efficiently performing the duties listed in each level below, you can receive increases to your pay.

We have openings for a Quality Control Technician to join our team.

The Quality Control Technician is a vital position at Freshpack. The motivated, qualified candidate will help keep the plant and its products 'in control' by insuring adherence to our internal procedures and protocols.

Freshpack is a custom cheese packaging company that develops and innovates cheese products and packaging. Our products can be found in all 50 states and in most major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has grown from 15 to 290+ employees. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are poised for substantial growth over the next 3-5 years.

Duties/Responsibilities

Bronze Level

• Observe and report
• Work practices of production and other employees
• Proper GMP’s are being followed
• Inspect in-process and finished products for quality and compliance to specifications
• Perform other tasks and projects on an as needed basis

Silver Level (includes Bronze Level duties)

• Adhere to the guidelines in the label compliance policy
• Log and report quality holds to the rest of the organization
• Review incoming COA’s for compliance to specifications
• Perform product testing on residual O2
• Manage retain products
• Complete pre-shipment reviews as needed

Gold Level (includes Bronze and Silver Level duties)

• Perform equipment calibrations
• Maintain product attributes library
• Perform security and storage verifications
• Sample prep for external laboratories
• Assist with training within the department

Platinum Level (includes Bronze, Silver, and Gold Level duties)

• Assist with environmental swabbing
• Compose, analyze, and provide customers with COA’s
• Perform a series of additional audits and inspections
• Assist with ensuring product specifications are current and accurate

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Ability to follow complex instructions
• Ability to be highly effective with minimal supervision
• Basic computer and email composing skills

Education and Experience

• GED or equivalent
• Experience is not required.
• On the job training is provided.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 33°-65°F

Shifts

• Days: 6:00am - 4:30pm Mon - Thu (some overtime required on Fridays)
• Nights: 3:30pm-2:00am Mon - Thu (some overtime required on Fridays)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more!
• Referral program
• 401(k) program
• Pay for Performance program
• Get paid every Friday!