Quality Technician-3rd Shift

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We are a company that started locally and has grown into a billion dollar business. We have small town roots with big business support. This means we can reward our employees’ dedication and loyalty with great benefit packages, 401k matches, bonus potential and the potential to grow in the company. It also means we provide not only our on-site company store packed with discounted products as a perk but also access to discounts to partners outside of the Nestle brands. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Quality Technicians are responsible for ensuring our manufacturing processes comply with Nestle’s high quality standards. Technicians work closely with operation leads and machine operators in identifying, solving and preventing issues that could impact quality and food safety.

RESPONSIBILIES:   

• Review processing records for accuracy, completeness and compliance to factory and regulatory requirements.
• Perform inspections of processing areas to ensure high quality of products, services, housekeeping and GMP standards are maintained.
• Monitor formula specifications, formula substitutions and other record keeping efforts for regulatory compliance and product specifications.
• Hold "Out of specification" material.  Communicate with supervisors
• Collect microbiological samples of the factory environment.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Collect and communicate information to help management make decisions pertaining to food safety/quality incidents.
• Take part in team efforts to problem solve issues that may arise in the production areas.
• Participate in quality initiatives to continuously improve processes and documentation
• Support training for line operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely as stated in QMS

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assumes other duties as assigned by the QA Supervisor, Factory Hygienist and the QA Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Management of a quality program, project or initiative.

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Experience if food manufacturing is helpful
• Basic computer skills

EXPERIENCE / REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to take initiative and work with little supervision
• Must have good judgement and logical thinking skills
• Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Flexible work schedule, when needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Equal amounts of sitting, standing and walking.
• 12 hour shifts
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.