Quality Control Technician

Londonderry, New Hampshire
PRIME SOURCE FOODS
Description:

You will be a part of a diverse team of the largest independently owned, center-of-the-plate food distributors in New England and Eastern New York. Providing a full line of proteins and provisions, including all-natural and local products.

Are you looking to build a distribution career with a company preparing for rapid growth? Do you want an opportunity where you can learn a variety of skills? Are you willing to work hard to advance your career? Then we want to talk to you!

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the inspection and assessment of raw materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards. Quality Control Technicians will inspect products across the three stages of production (raw material, in-process, and final product) to ensure quality levels are met.

Requirements:

• Perform quality observations and facility inspections to ensure compliance with standards set by the organization for food safety and safety.
• Perform Pre-Operational Inspection for Processing Room.
• Perform Daily Warehouse Inspection and temperature monitoring.
• Work with the management to enforce and ensure good manufacturing practices throughout the facility.
• Document and communicate inspection results by completing reports, forms, and logs.
• Engage in internal facility audits as required.
• Cooperate with government agencies during inspections to meet and maintain high production standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly and communicate any issues with the Production Manager and/or Quality Assurance Manager.
• Monitor incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and/or returning unacceptable/expired materials.
• Monitor in-process production at all steps by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests to ensure no defects or non-compliances.
• Monitor finished products by confirming specifications and labeling requirements are met.
• Identify and reject non-conforming products discovered during the production process.
• Process and determine the disposition of Customer Returns and In-house Damaged products.
• Ensure QA/QC department covers scheduled USDA amenable product processing according to granted hours of operation.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions in order to address non-compliances or customer complaints.
• Work as a team under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Other tasks/projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of food safety or quality assurance experience, with intermediate level experience in HACCP, USDA FDA-regulated food products.
• CODEX HACCP certification (Preferred).
• PCQI/FSMA certification (Preferred).
• Full understanding and working knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Full understanding of Food Defense requirements.
• Previous experience with S, QF, GFSI, Primus, BRC, and/or USDA/FDA audits is desirable.
• Able to work as a self-starter, unsupervised, and independently.
• Must be flexible with work hours and days.
• Know and understand job-specific applications of USDA, FDA, and OSHA regulations as they apply to quality and food safety.
• Understand company Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP, and Food Safety Plans.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Possess normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Work Environment:

• Time will be spent on the job site monitoring conditions and inspecting.
• Time will also be spent in an office setting processing paperwork.
• Job sites may be hazardous or pose serious threats in emergency situations.
• Proper safety gear must always be worn.
• A standard 40-hour work week applies. If unforeseen overtime is required more hours may be necessary.
• Refrigerated/temperature-controlled environment in Warehouse/Processing.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Life Accidental and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Transamerica Accident, Cancer, and Whole Life
• 401K
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Vacation
• 2.-1-1 Services
• Products at Cost $.10/lb. or $1.00/case
• Turkey for Thanksgiving
• Prime Roast for Christmas
• Ham for Easter
• Christmas Party
• Work Boot Program

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