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Simplot Company · 3 weeks ago

Team Leader Quality Assurance - Moses Lake, WA (Columbia Basin Facility)

Moses Lake, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$28.93/hr - $28.93/hr

1+ years exp

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. This role is responsible for overseeing and leading the activities of the Quality Assurance Team to ensure the processing of quality products that meet customer specifications.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies

Attend and participate in all training activities for the position. Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied

Ensures sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility

Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company

Performs all such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Manager

Leads the Quality Assurance Team on assigned shift ensuring that the produced and packaged product meets customer and company specifications and expectations

Communicates with the Shift Manager and other team members on a regular basis throughout the shift to make them aware of any developments that may affect the quality of the product

Ensures the Lab area is properly staffed and maintained

Ensures that all information is entered into MMS accurately and in a timely manner

Ensures the correct /accurate completion of all written documents/ procedures required

Ensures verification of critical control points (CCP) accurately and in a timely manner

Leads the QA team members ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

Leads QA team members to ensure their compliance with plant policies, procedures and the collective bargaining agreement

Ensures communication with Shift Manager and other team members on a regular basis throughout the shift to make them aware of any developments affecting the consistent production of quality product

Ensures team meetings are meaningful in context and encourages team members to express themselves on pertinent problems relating to their jobs

Qualification

Quality AssuranceProduct specificationsTeam leadershipStatisticsCommunication skillsHuman relations skillsManual dexterityComputer navigationOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

1+ years related experience and/or training

Must have successfully completed the Job Skill Evaluation to begin training in the position

Must complete the Structured Job Training program within recommended timeframe to remain in the position permanently

Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculate percentages to make proper adjustments and calibrations, as required

Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to demonstrate manual and physical dexterity

Must be able to work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals in small areas

Must be able to tell time and be able to convert regular time to military time

Must be able to use a computer and successfully navigate through various applications

Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks on a regular basis

Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time

Must be able to work in extreme environments (cold, hot, humid and slippery)

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Must be able to identify hazards and report to appropriate personnel

Must have an acceptable attendance record

Must have an acceptable safety record

Must qualify and successfully complete the Training/Orientation Program

Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of Quality Assurance team functions, Product specifications/standards, Quality Assurance team customer expectations, EEO/Plant policies, and Statistics

Must possess good human relations skills including; leadership, delegating, coaching, participative management style, subordinate development, and problem solving

Must possess strong organizational skills

Must be able to use portable radios and base radios for communication

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Family Building Leave

Education Assistance

Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

Company

Simplot Company

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Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China.

Founded in 1929

Boise, Idaho, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.simplot.com/

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