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Sugarcreek Packing Plant Quality Technician in Washington Court House, Ohio
Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.
DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Conduct different types of quality/safety tests and checks to determine quality of raw materials, products currently being processed and finished products. Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food products, documenting all results accurately and timely and reporting any deviations to Plant Management.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform pre-operational sanitation review of the food processing environment and equipment.
- Sample environmental surfaces, finished product and ingredients for microbiological and chemistry attributes that are designed to monitor for acceptable hygienic conditions and chemical characteristics.
- Collect packages and perform tests associated with the specified acceptable quality limits (AQLs), such as weight, temperature, verification of package code dates and magnet checks.
- Print labels on the label machine if required.
- Place product on hold when it does not meet AQLs.
- Report all product standard deviations to Production Supervisor to initiate immediate correction protocol.
- Inform the Plant FSQA Manager and Plant FSQA Supervisor of any food safety/quality issues or concerns.
- Verify the acceptability of ingredients and packaging materials based on internal specification for the product.
- Document and maintain concise and accurate records for Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
- Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
- Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in a quality assurance role in a food manufacturing setting preferred.
Certification Requirements: None required.
ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
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