Quality Technician Level 2

Job Description

Basic Convenience Foods started in 1981 as a family-owned business manufacturing fry sauce. We have expanded our team and now produce various sauces, such as salad dressings, dipping sauces, and our signature fry sauce.

By joining Basic Convenience Foods, you can help us make a difference. It takes every person working together, being nimble, and executing at the highest levels to be successful - come join us!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Bilingual a plus but not required

Must be a self-starter and a quick learner

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Able to effectively work in a team environment

Able to follow directions and carry out instructional

Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

Able to perform tasks and duties under minimal supervision

Able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

Fluent with Microsoft excel, word, iPad

Must be able to walk or stand for long periods; reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting up to 25lbs

Able to work well under pressure

Able to address and resolve complex issues

Able to oversee, manage, and maintain documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

3-4 years quality experience in food manufacturing

Must strive for Quality excellence, take pride in your work, and have a food safety mind set

High school diploma or GED preferred

Effective verbal and written communication skills

This position requires a great deal of attention to detail with a very high level of work accuracy and the ability to stay on task with minimal supervision

Perform quality testing such as Bostwick Consistometer, Organoleptic, Aw, and pH

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime or when needed

Must be reliable, on time, and have reliable transportation

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with computers and have a basic understanding of Microsoft applications (word, excel, and power point)

Must be able to multitask with minimal supervision

Thoroughly complete assigned tasks and in a timely manner

Work well under pressure

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review Pre-Ops and line equipment daily for cleanliness, sign off when approved to start

Oversee designated production line(s) and product testing

Oversee mixing and clean room floors are kept clean and dry

Verify labels, best by dates, weight checks, ingredients, lot codes, brand names and other critical information is documented accurately

Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices are followed

Able to rotate work stations

Follow all Company policies and procedures, which include SOP's, Employee Handbook, Food Safety and Quality Procedures, Food Quality Policies, GMP's, HACCP, and Safety Procedures

Enforce and support all company Food Defense and Food Security policies and programs

Challenge preventive control and document if needed

Assist with any Quality Non-Conformances and needed investigations

Initiate HOLD procedure with accuracy

Daily inspection of plant ensuring ingredients, packaging material, and boxes are covered or inverted

Perform allergen testing when required

Review allergens for proper storage placement and/or color code identification

Assist with internal audits, quality issues, food safety issues

Report quality, food safety, or suspicious activities to supervisor

Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each production run

Verify packaging material is removed after change overs

Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly duties as directed

Assist in mock recalls

Perform other duties as assigned

Prepare Quality materials needed for the following production day

CERTIFICATES

PCQI

SCHEDULE

Full Time 40+ hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Shift: 7:00am - 7:30pm

Overtime available when needed

COMPENSATION

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience

BENEFITS

401K

PTO

Vacation

We do not offer health, dental, or vision benefits at this time

Full-time