Quality Technician I -2nd Shift -Bar Line

Summary:

The Quality Technician I is responsible for performing timely quality checks on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products. This includes inspection, laboratory analysis, organoleptic evaluation, and verification of packaging quality to ensure product consistency and compliance with food safety standards. (Bars)

Functions Of The Position.

• Conducts analysis on processing and packaging goods, including visual inspection, organoleptic evaluation, weight, size, mix, moisture, water activity, and salt testing.

• Tests packaging integrity and quality (oxygen, vacuum, leaker, quantity, weight).

• Verifies product type, label accuracy, date codes, lids, and over-cap color.

• Conducts metal detector compliance testing, ATP testing for sanitation verification, and pre-operational inspections of packaging lines.

• Enters analytical data, product holds, and equipment checkout information.

• Prepares samples for analysis in coordination with the R&D laboratory.

• Places products on hold when results fall outside specification.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Food quality experience required.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to taste snack products and nut varieties.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

• Basic math proficiency.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to operate calculators, analytical scales, salt/moisture/oxygen analyzers, water activity meters, and color meters.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

• Ability to work in high-temperature environments.