Quality Assurance Technician 2nd shift… at Meherrin… · Elizabeth…

This position will be based at our Hampton Farms (Peanut Processors) location in Elizabethtown, NC.

Job Overview:

The QA technician will work in conjunction with the Production Team & Quality Assurance department as well as other Hampton Farms team members supporting processing and production requirements of Hampton Farms Peanut Butter Operations. The QA technician will be partnering with other Hampton Farms team members in being committed to delivering the best possible quality to our customers & employees in support of our mission, vision & values.

Essential Duties and Description:

• Verify with QA Supervision or Crew Leader what products are scheduled to be produced during the shift. Document down time, inventory tracking forms. Turn all paperwork into Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Complete accurately Quality reporting forms.
• Responsible for performing both physical and analytical tests (moisture, fat and salt analysis; penetration and stability; grind analysis; color analysis) as required to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Calculate formulations based on peanut fat to determine formula.
• Other duties include the inspection of incoming materials and shipments of finished product.
• Requires an understanding of all necessary documentation ensuring it is correct and accurate.
• Collect samples for retains and for micro samples and be able to accurately document samples for testing with proper paperwork as well as arrange for shipment to outside testing labs.
• Have a general understanding of HACCP, SQF Edition 8, operating procedures and Food Safety Sanitation.
• Ability to determine if a product needs to be put on hold and document when product goes on hold or if product is to be reworked.
• Will be responsible for generating report forms, building files and labeling.
• Assist QA Management in any task that needs to be done as assigned.
• Knows and adheres to GMP policy and all Quality policies and procedures.
• Assists in identifying and or reporting non-conforming product to aid in eliminating waste.
• Communicates daily with Quality to ensure customer specifications are met.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent(GED).
• Experience with food manufacturing Principles and implementation.
• 1-3 years’ production manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and to summarize issues.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential material.
• GMP Training (New hire and Annual)
• SOP’s for Receiving Program, Shipping Program, and Storage Program (Packaging Supplies, Inventory Control, Stock Rotation, Raw Materials and Finished Product)
• SSOP for warehouse facility and forklifts
• Knowledge of the forklift Inspection Form
• Knowledge of Logistics/Transportation/Shipping
• Above average computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Above average communication skills

Job Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.
• Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) associated with the essential functions of this job classification are as follows. Medium work exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work. Continuous standing for long periods.

Work Environment:

Combination of office and manufacturing environments along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Core Values “Equip”

• Environment
• Quality
• Understanding
• Integrity
• People

Application Process - This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employee

For Additional Information Visit:www.hamptonfarms.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PCQI or HACCP (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elizabethtown, NC 28337 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elizabethtown, NC 28337: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person