Winland Foods ยท 2 hours ago
Certified Quality Team Member - 12 Hour Shift Days
Tolleson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.40/hr - $23.40/hr
1+ years expWinland Foods is a company dedicated to quality and safety in food production. As a Food Quality Team Member, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, conducting inspections, and collaborating with production teams to uphold the company's standards of excellence.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWholesale
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
$1,000 sign on bonus ($500 once 90 days completed, $500 once 12 months completed)
Quarterly hour bonuses
Free Pasta!!!
Company
Winland Foods
Winland Foods specializes in manufacturing and developing pasta, sauces, dressings, dry dinners, pita chips, and syrups.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric Beringause
Chief Executive Officer
Gene Pagel, MBA
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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