Richelieu Foods

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Job Details Job Location WL - WHEELING, IL Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly Job Shift 1st Shift Description Quality Assurance Technician II JobClassification: Hourly Reports to: Quality AssuranceSupervisor Job Family: QA/QC TheQualityAssuranceTechnician IIperforms routine daily tasks that ensure the products manufactured meet food safety, regulatory and quality requirements. Various tests are performed, and results are recorded and reported daily.This position offers a wide variety of interactions with all members of the plant team and exposure to the entire manufacturing process.Quality Technician II willbe responsible formaintainingUSDA requirements and Food Safety requirements. Essential Functions • Conduct daily inspections including pre-operative and Food Safety - ensuring sanitary conditions of the line before start-up. Document and communicate results to Lead Quality Tech. • Conduct daily operating Inspections to ensure compliance with GMP's and USDA requirements. • Conduct CCP/CQP checks including hourly metal detector test, temperature verifications, and code date verifications. • Ensure ATP swab tests are performed daily andweekly on the line; conduct the test when necessary. • Monitor HACCP Critical Control Point. • Perform in-bound raw and packaging material checks to ensure customer requirements are met. • Calibrate Lab Scale, pH meter, salt analyzer. • Conduct Organic start-up tests including assurance that documentation of no unauthorized cleaner wasused,line was triple rinsed and pH 7 on the line. • Perform Food Safety & Quality Audits - including production room/storage temperature checks, daily operational inspections. • Change thermometer recorder charts as needed. • Keep stock of Laboratory and Production supplies as directed and inform supervisor of supply issues. • Liaison with USDA. • Implement Code Date Sheets requirements to verify correctexpiration/code information on finished product. • Report and Follow-Up on Food Safety and Food Quality concerns. Stop line for any major findings. • Lead pizza line coverage checks. • Notifies Supervisor of all down times. • Follows and enforces all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns. • Conducts other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. • First line of defense for reporting food safety/food quality issues. Immediately report and provide corrective action for any findings. Collaborate with the proper department to solve issues in real time. • Maintains good documentation. • Conducts in-depth observations and monthly audits including Glass and Brittle Plastic audits. • Performs inventory adjustments as needed for lot code clarifications in our ERP system. • Able to place products on hold both physically and systematically in our ERP system. • Performs verification of disposed materials per RFI disposal process. • Responsible for Daily SL extension requests, release and holds (need training) • Primary support for Active Release review and approval • Primary support for inbound and outbound documentation review • Support Shipping/receiving internal audits • Primary support for COA management, follow up and approvals • Support OOS and DA form creation, follow up and program maintenance • Support, review and accountable for product and ingredient hold reconciliation • Support QA technicians on the plant floor as needed • Assistsduring customer complaint investigations; document retrieval,retainretrieval, and sensory/cooking verifications. • Creates foreign material reports for any internal foreign material findings. Conducts investigation ofrootcause of the material. Basic Qualifications • High School Diploma or GEDrequired • 1years' experiencein a manufacturing environment • Be able to read, write and speak English Desired Qualifications • Experience working in food manufacturing • Coursework completed in food science,microbiologyor related degree Competencies • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral andwrittenrequired. • Strong organizational skillsrequired. • Ability to interact andto manageconflict in stressful situations whilemaintainingcomposure and perspective. • The ability toidentify, define, and solve problems. • Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results. • A sense of accountability for results. • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. • Ability to work cooperatively andmaintaina professional working relationship with employees. • Ability to read and understand formula sheets. Work Environment • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial trucks. The employee isfrequentlyexposed to cold,wetand/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Demands • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle or feel; andreach withhands and arms. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to walk. The employeeis infrequently required tosit;climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,frequentlylift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds. Universal Pay Verbiage: The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between$24.00 to $26.00. This role is also eligible for an overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This position is based on our Wheeling, IL location.