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Michael Foods · 8 hours ago

Quality Technician 1-2nd Shift (3PM-11:30PM)

Norwalk, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $25/hr

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, specializing in egg products and refrigerated grocery items. The Quality Technician is responsible for maintaining inspection logs and conducting analyses to ensure high-quality products are produced while adhering to food safety and quality guidelines.

Hospitality

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collect product for analysis according to the MFI Internal Control Plan

Review quality data

Ensure all food safety control points (CP) and critical control points (CCP) are monitored and reviewed for compliance with any out of specification CP/CCP addressed

Report any deviations to the lead, supervisors or operators for correction

Ensure verification and calibration of equipment

Perform quality assurance SAP functions

Perform laboratory duties related to analysis, sampling, pre-operation and post-operation

Product monitor and review net weights on all products produced

Work autonomously with all departments

Evaluate physical attributes: code, shape of product, bake out, sanitizer concentration check

Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for any food safety/quality deviations and/or failures

Follow USDA, FSIS, FDA, CN, Customer and Company guidelines

Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks

Adhere to Quality work practices, follow all GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality

Ensure regulatory compliance at all times

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

SOP interpretationQuality assurance SAPRoot Cause AnalysisPowered Industrial Truck CertificationMechanical abilitiesOrganoleptic skillsSpreadsheet softwareWord-processing softwareAttention to detail

Required

Ability to read and interpret SOP's, instructions, short correspondences and memos in English

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance

Ability to eat eggs to perform identity testing by using organoleptic skills (odor, taste, appearance)

Preferred

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent

Strong attention to detail

Strong mechanical abilities

Wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job

Ability to work indoors in a wet environment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

The equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position

Skill in working with computers and experience with spreadsheet and word-processing software

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form

Licenses, certificates, and registrations required: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification, Driver's license, LOTO, Confined Space Entry

Company

Michael Foods

Michael Foods is a producer and distributor of food products to the foodservice, retail, and food-ingredient markets.

Founded in 1908

Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://michaelfoods.com

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