Quality Control Technician

Responsibilities :

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for monitoring, verifying, and auditing all daily operations, including documentation.

Responsible for assisting in the administration of testing on all products, cleaning chemical checks, and brine testing.

Reporting: Reports to the Quality Control Lead with a dotted line to the Quality Manager.

Perform procedural audits throughout the facility.

Monitor all operations departments for GMPs and SOP/SSOP Adherence.

Monitor all verification documents in each department for completion and provide sign off for their completion.

Work with department managers, supervisors, and leads to assure food safety and food quality specifications are maintained.

Perform regular swabs of surfaces on a regular basis and record the information according to procedures.

Verify and/or prepare the accuracy of samples sent out for microanalysis.

Assist in the administration of the HACCP program and continuous improvement programs as required.

Perform calibrations of the equipment for use in the operation departments and lab areas.

Responsible for chemical titrations and adherence to procedure.

Assist in the administration of Food Safety Training as needed.

Review and approve incoming COAs and COCs, along with supporting the receiving process as needed.

Lead findings meetings with cross functional departments to communicate non-conformances for continued improvement.

Willingness to attend educational workshops/seminars in food safety and food quality as needed.

Recommend any possible improvements to the necessary contacts as needed.

Perform all product testing in the lab as needed (FOSS equipment, ph, etc.)

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Bilingual Preferred, Spanish and English.

Attendance of additional educational workshops and seminars will be required before or during employment for continual education.

2 years' experience working in a food manufacturing facility working with Quality System Implementation or Quality System Management strongly preferred.

HACCP

GFSI/SQF

Customer focus demonstrates an ability to meet the expectations of customers.

Safety demonstrates a concern for others' wellbeing.

Communication ability to speak and write ideas effectively.

Proactive takes action to meet the needs of the customers.

Teamwork works effectively with all employees.

Values demonstrate honesty and integrity.

Good organizational skills.

Great attention to detail.

Adhere to deadlines and communicate as needed if unable to meet.

Operates independently.

Good math skills.

Prescence and awareness on manufacturing floor.

Have a complete understanding of food safety systems and programs. (HACCP, SQF, GMPs, Sanitation, SOPs, SSOPs, Preventive Controls)

This position is performed both seated and standing. The employee may occasionally be required to lift objects which weigh no more than 20 lbs. In the normal course of the job, the employee is not regularly exposed to any major or recognized health hazards. However, there will be times when the employee may be required to enter manufacturing areas of the factory and construction zones where they may be exposed to major or recognized hazards. This employee shall receive both food safety and employee safety training before entering any of these areas.

This position is performed in an environment where slips, trips, and falls may be a hazard. Employees will be required to maintain adequate footwear provided by the company.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.