Quality Control Technician

FRESHPACK; Town of Monticello (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for Performance

Weekly pay

Referral program

401(k) program

Life insurance

Job summary

Freshpack is a cheese packaging company actively expanding its quality team. A Quality Control Technician position offers a NEW Pay for Performance program, with increasing pay levels as you learn and perform duties at Bronze through Platinum levels.

The role focuses on ensuring product quality and adherence to GMPs, inspecting processes and finished goods, and supporting COA-related tasks. On-the-job training is provided for candidates with a GED or equivalent.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent is required.
• Experience is not required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow complex instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report quality and production practices.
• Ensure GMPs are followed and inspections meet specifications.
• Inspect in-process and finished products for quality and compliance.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as needed.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Self-motivation

Basic computer 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 instructionsAbility 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

Shift

• 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!