Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift)

OSI; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Paid time off

401k with matching

Benefits package

Job summary

OSI in Kokomo, IN seeks a Production QA Associate responsible for auditing temperatures, metal detectors, swabs, lab samples, and GMP compliance on multiple production lines.

You will conduct tests, record data, calibrate scales, inspect dates, and help maintain a clean, safe workplace with overtime eligibility and a broad benefits package.

This role involves sampling, data entry, lab liaison tasks, and strict adherence to safety rules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3 months of on the job training.

Responsibilities

• Audit line internal temperature of cooked products; record.
• Audit metal detectors with the use of standards; if detector is faulty, retain product and re-test product made since last successful test.
• Perform weekly swabs of equipment/gloves and plates of air; package with instructions and send to lab.
• Gather cooked and raw product samples to send to lab with testing instructions.
• Maintain and test shelf life samples; perform organoleptic duties.
• Inspect code dates on bags, boxes, and cases based on product specification and production schedule.
• Inspect and record cooler and freezer temperatures.
• Cook samples 2-3 times per shift from all lines.
• Perform hourly piece count of packed box.
• Calibrate scales and thermometers daily.
• Complete paperwork on employee sanitation compliance.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); recognize and practice Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
• Keep assigned area clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-the-job training

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Audit line internal temperature of cooked products; record.
• Audit metal detectors with the use of standards; if detector is faulty, retain product and re-test product made since last successful test.
• Perform weekly swabs of equipment/gloves and plates of air; package with instructions and send to lab.
• Once per shift, gather cooked and raw product samples to send to lab with testing instructions.
• Maintain and test shelf life samples; perform organoleptic duties.
• Inspect code dates on bags, boxes, and cases based on product specification and production schedule.
• Inspect and record cooler and freezer temperatures.
• Cook samples 2-3 times per shift from all lines.
• Perform hourly piece count of packed box.
• Calibrate scales and thermometers daily.
• Complete paperwork on employee sanitation compliance.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); recognize and practice Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
• Keep assigned area clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 3 months of on the job training.

This role is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts. As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.

Expert

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