Description:
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Technician
Department: Quality-Plant
Reports to: Senior Operations Manager
Status: Non-exempt, full time
The Quality Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in the production process. The individual in this position will focus on the quality side of products and process, starting with the receiving of raw materials, going through all points of the production line till shipping of finished goods. The associate will put a special emphasis on maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to the Pet Industry. The ideal candidate will have experience in SQF (Safe Quality Food) and possess good skills in Excel and Word. Bilingual proficiency is a requirement for effective communication within a diverse work environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Raw Product Processing:
- Quality Supply: Check compliance of raw material received.
- Monitor and assess the quality of raw materials used in the production process.
- Conduct inspections and tests to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with production/warehouse teams to address and rectify quality issues promptly.
2. Pet Industry Compliance:
- Stay informed about industry regulations and standards related to ped products.
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry-specific requirements.
- Conduct internal audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
3. SQF Experience:
- Utilize SQF principles to develop and maintain a robust food safety and quality management system.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement SQF standards throughout the production process.
- Participate in SQF audits and take corrective actions as needed.
4. Data Management:
- Utilize Excel and Word skills to create and maintain detailed quality reports.
- Analyze data trends to identify areas for improvement in the production process.
- Generate comprehensive reports for management and regulatory purposes.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality technician role, preferably in Pet Industry manufacturing
- Proficiency in SQF principles and previous experience in SQF audits.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills for data analysis and report generation.
- Bilingual proficiency in English/ Spanish for effective communication. Facilitate effective communication between English and Spanish speakers in the workplace, translate documents and instructions as needed to ensure clear understanding among team members. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment through bilingual communication.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
Compensation details: 19-19 Hourly Wage
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