Quality Control Technician

Gellert Global Group; Town of Barron (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Matching

Education Support

Paid Time Off

DEI Programs

Job summary

Gellert Global Group in Wisconsin is hiring a FSQA Technician to monitor and enforce food manufacturing controls with emphasis on hygiene, sanitation and product quality. The role performs quality control testing and reports to the FSQA Supervisor and/or Manager.

You will conduct inspection rounds (metal detector CCPs, labels, weights), maintain GMP compliance, support production with problem solving, collect and label samples, organize daily testing, and release products prior to shipment.

Qualifications

• HACCP understanding; certification preferred or willingness to obtain it. Training provided.
• GMPs and food safety procedures knowledge.
• SQF familiarity; certification preferred or willingness to obtain it. Training provided.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with production.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods (95% floor).

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to manufacturing, hygiene and sanitation standards (GMPs).
• Conduct inspection rounds for product quality (metal detector CCPs, seals, weight, labels).
• Perform visual GMP inspections in all departments and inspect raw bulk products and finished goods.
• Support production staff in problem-solving efforts.
• Support SQF guidelines, HACCP analyses and prerequisite programs.
• Collect, label, log, bag and organize lab samples; verify orders.
• Organize daily testing to ensure correct product release.
• Check and release products prior to shipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by following rules and procedures.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

GMPs / food safety

SQF familiarity

Quality control

Inspection rounds

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Stand and walk long shifts

Job description

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Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology, and supplies the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Summary:

The FSQA Technician monitors and enforces food manufacturing controls, with a strong focus on hygiene, sanitation, and product quality. This role performs quality control testing to support safe, efficient operations and reports to the FSQA Supervisor and/or Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Ensuring employees adhere to manufacturing, hygiene and sanitation standards (GMPs) in all departments.
• Following up product quality by conducting inspection rounds:
  • Production checks - Metal detector (CCP), seals, weight, label review.
• Be a consistent presence in the assigned production area(s):
  • Conducting visual inspections for GMPs violations in each department.
  • Conduct raw bulk products inspections during production.
    • Conduct finished goods inspections (Quality Checklist program - labels, dates/codes, packaging, etc.)
• Supporting production staff in problem-solving efforts.
• Support and enforced SQF guidelines, HACCP analyses and Food Safety pre-requisite programs.
• Collect, label, log, bag, and organize samples to be sent to lab and verify all orders being sent.
• Organize daily testing so that the release of the product is done correctly.
• Check and release product(s) prior to shipment.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment by following established rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills & Experience:

• 2 years of similar experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough understanding of HACCP; certification preferred or willingness to obtain it. Training will be provided to the right candidate if needed.
• Thorough understanding of GMPs and food safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of SQF food safety standards; SQF Practitioner certification preferred or willingness to obtain it. Training will be provided to the right candidate if needed.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately while maintaining focus for extended periods.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and resolve issues as they arise.
• Collaborative team player.
• Required to stand and walk, for long periods throughout the day (95% floor - 5% computer).

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life, accident, short and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment, and a robust employee referral program.
• Professional Growth: Access to virtual learning and classroom-based development programs, and education assistance to help you advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Culture & Connection: Employee recognition and engagement events, wellness initiatives, philanthropic opportunities, and DE&I programs.

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].