Quality Technician

McCain Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure the highest quality products through rigorous data analysis and verification. This role involves critical thinking and teamwork, working with various mechanical parts in a dynamic environment. With a focus on quality assurance, you'll contribute to a culture that values safety and employee well-being. Join a company that is committed to sustainable growth and innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of food production. Embrace the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

401k Match

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Set Schedule/Overtime Allowances

Attendance Incentives

Education Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Days

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in a quality environment, preferably manufacturing.
• Ability to complete Annual Quality Audit and SPC Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and verification to ensure product quality.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Basic English Communication

Mathematical Calculation

Confidential Data Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Science or Management

Tools

Testing Equipment (Scales, PH Meter, etc.)

Job description

Position Title: Quality Technician

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Appleton

Requisition ID:35195

About the role.
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

TheQuality Technicianrole is comprised of data analysis, observation verification, and investigation to ensure that we are providing our customers with the highest quality products.

Accountabilities:

The ideal candidate for this role will have strong critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork skills.A strong candidate for this role will also be able to work successfully with various moving mechanical parts, food fumes, airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and loud noise levels. This role works AM Shift (6AM-6PM on a 2-2-3 schedule).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, associate degree in a science or management discipline preferred

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a quality environment, preferably in a manufacturing setting

• Must currently hold or have the ability to complete Annual Quality Audit Certification

• Must currently hold or have the ability to obtain SPC Certification

• Must have basic knowledge of HACCP and general QC/GMP practices and procedures

• Must have experience working with testing equipment such as scales, PH meter, salt analyzer, moisture analyzer, texture analyzer, etc.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and with others

• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in basic English and interact with all levels of the organization

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, proportions, areas and volumes

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, must score 80% or better on QC math test

• Ability to analyze data to understand the impact on processes and use it to make recommendations while maintaining confidentiality

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

The benefits of working for McCain.

• Hourly rate

• Medical benefits

• 401k match

• Maternity/paternity leave

• Set schedule/overtime allowances

• Attendance incentives

• Pay for skills program/education reimbursement

• Health and wellness days

About McCain.

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Leadership Principles.

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

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Compensation Package:$25.57USD hourly+ bonuseligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain,we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role.Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:NA Operations
Department:Manufacturing Quality
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company:McCain Foods USA, Inc.