QA General Technician 2nd Shift $19.03+$.75 Cents Premium

Company: Nation Pizza and Foods
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:--- Performs daily pre-operational and changeover checks of the production area, packaging area, utensils, guards, etc. to ensure sanitary standards are being met.--- Cleans/sanitizes QA equipment, QA utensils, or any QA items used in production that is found unsanitary.--- Notifies Production when something on the line is found unsanitary.--- Verifies that the metal detector is working accurately throughout the shift. Records information on the metal detector log sheet.--- Selects random samples of finished product at the beginning, middle, and end of the product run for lab analysis, sensory and shelf life. Depending on what product is running, samples may also need to be taken every hour or every two hours for testing.--- Prepares daily BOMs (Bill of Materials).--- Completes all paperwork that is necessary for the assigned area.--- Monitors Production personnel to ensure conformance with GMP's. Informs the Manager/Supervisor if non-compliance is not corrected immediately.--- Monitors the use of all packaging materials to ensure that they adhere to specifications.--- Authorizes HOLD process for any packaging or finished product that does not comply with specifications. Notifies the QA Supervisor and Production Line Lead immediately.--- Checks PH and R.I. for sauce and are also required to taste the sauce.--- Manages packaging audits at a minimum of three times per shift.--- Inspects the sifter at a minimum of three times per shift.--- Monitors and documents the bulk product being packaged.--- Documents the Operational Sanitation check.--- Performs Lockout/Tagout as required.--- Participates in sensory training and evaluation to help ensure the highest quality of our products.--- Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.--- Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.--- Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).--- Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.--- Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.--- Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.Education, Skills and Experience:Education:--- High School diploma or GED.Skills and Experience:--- Ability to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.--- Ability to speak, write and understand English.--- Must have an understanding of numbers.--- Ability to compute by adding, subtracting and averaging numbers.--- Ability to perform basic laboratory skills.--- Knowledge of Microsoft applications.--- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.--- Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and must frequently lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with lifting equipment or assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job in the plant, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. Employee may be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures. The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate to loud. While in the plant, the employee is required to utilize the required personal protective equipment.Organizational Structure:The Quality Assurance General Technician will report directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. PI207472562

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