Quality Control Technician 3rd shift

Newly Weds Foods; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the 3rd shift. This entry-level position involves ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, performing product evaluations, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and good analytical skills, with an emphasis on teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability.
• Communicates product quality issues to staff members.
• Logs all analysis test results and maintains documentation.

Skills

Fluency in spoken & written English

Mathematical Skills

Computer Skills & Data Processing skills

Education

H.S. or GED

Tools

quality control analysis equipment

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Summary
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor, and shipping and customer service staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales, and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
• Assists in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and releases when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergen clean-out effectiveness as needed.
• Performs Pre-Op audits when necessary (e.g., equipment down for maintenance).
• Performs production scale checks and calibrates lab equipment based on schedule.
• Collects micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager.
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
• Follows all GMPs and Safety Procedures.

Qualifications

• H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken & written English.
• Mathematical Skills.
• Computer Skills & Data Processing skills required.
• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment

General Office Setting.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing