Quality Control Technician

Sonstegard Foods Company is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of shell eggs along with powdered, liquid and frozen egg products.  We operate facilities in five states and sell our products into domestic and international markets.  We are proud that we are family owned and our employees are recognized by their name and not a number.

Quality Control Tech.

Sunrise Farms Harris IA

Primarily maintaining the quality of eggs going into grading machines and breakers

 Essential Job Duties

• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Compare solid results to established specifications and control limits for release.
• Conduct and document visual inspections of finished products.
• Perform visual inspections of machinery and facility prior to production release for cleanliness, as well as verifying if with USDA FSIS and AMS
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, calibrations, solids, salt content, 
• Maintain box counts and labels to fulfill orders
• Good work relationship with the USDA
• Fill out proper documentation for loading liquid tankers with proper seal numbers, temperatures, silo dates, etc.
• Performing quality checks on the eggs to maintain minimum checks throughout the production lines and the cooler
• Conducting titration and pH checks on the water to maintain conformance with USDA regulations and standards
• Fill in on breaks if needed

• Documenting/Recording Information — entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Getting Information — observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers,

Qualifications

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge basic computer skills
• Knowledge of supporting maintenance functions. 
• Basic reasoning and thinking skills.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Follow and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP’s), SSOP, HACCP, SQF and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Working with moving conveyor belts
• Lift up to 60 lbs.

Working around loud equipment with the possibility of using hearing protection