QA Technician at J.M. Smucker

Decatur, Alabama, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High-school degree or equivalent
Basic understanding of food manufacturing operations
A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Science, Meat Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or equivalent work experience
Ability to report to work on time and work the entire scheduled 12-hour night shift (2,2,3 schedule) with timely and regular attendance
Accustomed to working in a high-volume, complex, and fast-paced environment
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Strong problem-solving skills with a “can-do” mindset
Flexibility to work additional hours for workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage, or overtime
Team player attitude with positive, professional interaction and cooperation with others
Ability to learn or know laboratory terminology and techniques
Discipline to work independently and stay on task
Attention to detail
Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills

Responsibilities

Conduct work in progress (WIP) and finished product analysis to determine conformance to quality standards
Support Operations with testing ingredients and/or WIP product to ensure product specifications are met
Prepare samples, standards, and solutions accurately
Use, understand, and maintain laboratory equipment: GC, HPLC, LECO, NIR, pH meter, Aw meter, scales, grinders, blenders, etc
Calibrate and standardize analytical equipment in laboratories and production facility
Lead all product deviations found within your shift as the QA representative
Communicate all product deviations to leadership and follow escalation protocols
Work with Operations to evaluate nonconformances and implement corrective actions
Isolate and place nonconforming products, ingredients, or packaging on hold and communicate hold information to operations, QA, and logistics
Collect environmental residue samples from established locations to support the environmental monitoring program
Take swab/sponge samples during special occasions/events, as necessary
Test diluted sanitizers to verify concentration and record data
Conduct pre-operational inspections with ATP hygiene tests to evaluate sanitation effectiveness
Perform data-entry and computer file maintenance on all tasks
Ensure all results for quality checks, titrations, pre-operational inspections, etc., are documented accurately and timely
Be familiar with the food safety plan and preventive controls for all products manufactured at the site
Coach teams on quality and food safety standards, such as GMPs, product specifications, Preventive Control limits, sanitation expectations, etc
Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Perform other duties as assigned