Technician, Quality Assurance at Saputo in Decatur, Alabama

Job Description:

Description:
Job Description
Key Attributes
* Must possess strong work character and have the
ability to lead others in the organization to
protect the quality of our products and to ensure
food safety standards are met.
* Be a champion for product quality and food safety
this includes ensuring GMP s and Sanitation
requirements are strictly adhered to.
* Must possess a strong work ethic and passion for
quality control process and procedures.
* Must be self-motivated and self-directed to support
complex operations.
* Critical thinking and ability to analyze data and
situations is a must. This involves being detail
oriented with strong emphasis on accuracy and
organization.
Physical Demands
* Ability to work in manufacturing environment which
includes but not limited to: noise, changing
temperatures ,
standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs,
maneuvering around manufacturing equipment
throughout the shift.
* Standing for long periods of time in the lab
performing analytical tests.
* Fine manipulation of fingers and hands.
* Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective
equipment and following approved chemical handling
procedures.
* Physical lifting up to 50-lbs intermittently
throughout shift.
* Shift flexibility. This is a support role for a 24/7
manufacturing facility. Our quality technicians are
assigned to a team on a 3-shift, 24/7 operation to
support manufacturing. This can either be days,
swing or night shift and includes working weekends.
Work days and shifts may change to help cover
vacations/absences, during plant downtime or quality
related events such as audits.
Position Responsibilities
* Perform physical analytical sampling and testing of
raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished
goods dairy food products in accordance with
established guidelines. Ability to apply and
interpret results.
* Perform microbiological/bacteriological sampling and
testing of dairy food products in accordance with
established guidelines. Ability to apply and
interpret results.
* Identify and effectively communicate any
out-of-specification analytical test results. Follow
established notification protocol.
* Routinely collect product samples from production
lines as outlined by testing timeline guidelines.
* Exceptional organizational skills in order to
maintain all QC records and filing.
* Accurately and neatly complete analytical testing
documents.
* Ability to prepare various stock solutions used in
the laboratory.
* Calibrate and maintain all lab testing equipment.
* Perform environmental control swabbing after
clean-up and CIP/SIP. Report any deviations.
* Knowledge of consumer complaint investigation
process.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Support mock and product recall program guidelines.
* Prepare and process production records to isolate
any out of specification product including any
product deviations from standard, on-hold,
regulatory holds, etc.
* Prepare and distribute customer certificates of
analysis.
* Must be proficient with all quality control
functions throughout the facility.
* Must be able to complete and pass specific State
regulatory licensing/certificate requirements
(Appendix N, Good Laboratory Practices).
* Perform good laboratory housekeeping within
established housekeeping guidelines.
* Comply with all Quality Assurance Procedures
(QAP s).
* Comply with federal, state and local dairy food
regulations.
* Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively
apply the Saputo Company Values.
* Work together with co-workers and other department
personnel.
* Other duties as required by management.
Requirements:
Job requirements
* High school diploma or equivalent plus a (2)-two
year college degree in a science related field of
study or (4)-years of demonstrated work experience
in a quality control laboratory.
* Previous experience with food quality
specifications, process control monitoring and
positive release documentation or similar experience
with strict adherence to protocol is preferred.
* Advanced quality/food safety training and/or
certifications is a plus, but not required.
* An working understanding of food manufacturing
acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, QAP, HACCP, SOP,5S, GMP,
etc.)
* Strong math skills.
* Strong computer and business skills (Microsoft
Office products, email, fax, copy, scanning)
* Successful completion of drug screen and background
check.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated work history
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Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.