Quality Control Specialist

Come join our wonderful team culture!! You will be an integral part our operations, making world class sauces, everything from ketchup to our well known Da’Bomb sauce (featured on YouTube’s Hot Ones).

Our Quality Control Specialists ensure product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and compliance with company standards. Also, partner to drive Continuous Improvement efforts in product quality/performance and process optimization by training and finding solutions. Additional duties include:

• Food Quality: Review production line activities to ensure all Food Safety and Food Quality audit requirements are met. Review and sign off on documentation pertaining to all quality systems. Reviews all all products produced in the facility and ensures adherence to regulatory and Company standards. Assists in maintaining documentation of all required quality tests and activities. Ensure standard guidelines with GMP's and monitor that all SOP's are being performed daily. Update records and keep records up to date for HAACP, BRC, and FSMA.
• Food Safety Deficiencies: Communicates findings regarding food safety and offer potential solutions. Assists with the training to plant employees regarding deficiencies and corrective actions as needed. Maintain Food Safety and Quality by enforcing employee GMP’s and verifying compliance with receiving, storage, handling, processing and product release policies and procedures.
• Assist Investigations: Checks and investigates customer returns and complaints; follows up on possible reasons for complaint (temperature abuse, date expiry, over order, etc.). Performs micro analysis if required.
• Hold & Release: Manages the hold and release program, and takes appropriate action when any product fails to meet required specifications.
• Physical Requirements: ability to lift up to 50-lbs; ability to bend, stoop, twist repetitively and stand on concrete for full 8-hour shift: receptive to working in a refrigerated or high-heat environment as seasons change; his work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting.

We have one opening on 1st shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 1 year recent experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment;
• PCQI Certification and Experience with ERP systems as it applies to manufacturing is a plus!
• Physical demands: This position requires the ability to be constantly moving throughout the office and gift store which includes but not limited to walking, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for at least 8 hours a day. May occasionally involve bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following abilities:

• Communication: Excel in both written and oral communication; effective interpersonal and presentation skills; with professional attitude.
• Organized: Able to work independently; effective time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with a high attention to detail.
• Analytical: Superior critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources and make independent decisions. Strong business acumen, including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
• Adaptable: Willingness to accept change; exhibit flexibility and adaptability. Along with the ability to absorb and quickly understand new information.
• Resourceful: Ability to deliver results utilizing the resources available. Has a get-it-done mentality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please explain.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person