Quality Assurance Technician - Nights at Winland Foods · ND Grand…

Summary: Winland Foods is dedicated to quality in food production and is seeking a Food Quality Team Member. This role involves performing inspections, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and collaborating with production teams to maintain high standards of quality and safety. Responsibilities: - Perform daily inspections, environmental swabbing, and product inspections - Verify compliance with established standards - Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance on Quality equipment - Conduct and oversee tasks like sensory testing, label verification, and analytical testing to ensure product attributes are correct - Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples - Assist with inventory control for approved suppliers following FIFO practices - Help with customer sample requests and microbiological testing for shipping requirements - Communicate quality results to other teams within the plant - Lead facility inspections and assist with a variety of quality checks and audits - Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation - Participate in internal auditing - Assist in leading internal audits - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and investigate customer complaints - Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals - Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training - Assist with SOP development and training - Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration - Manage specialized quality programs and documentation, using technical skills in systems like SAP and other quality management software - Prepare accurate written documentation - Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP - Ensure precision in recording and reporting test results - Support plant trials, process improvements, and cost savings projects - Participate in 5S efforts - Assist in reviewing quality paperwork and document control programs - Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues - Act as 5S champion for area Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED required - Minimum 1 year of work experience in manufacturing or food production - 18+ years of age - Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes - Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities - Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills - Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations - Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed - Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement - Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing - Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset - Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed - Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement - Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time - Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently - Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision - Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas - Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment - Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed - Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned - Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management Preferred Qualifications: - Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Food Science are preferred - Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues Required Skills: Food Safety Regulations, Quality Control, SAP Important Skills: Mechanical Aptitude Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, Critical Illness, 9 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Vacation