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Michael Foods · 7 hours ago

QA Technician - Night Shift

Gaylord, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19/hr - $22.50/hr

0+ years exp

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for maintaining inspection logs and performing tests to ensure high-quality products are produced.

Hospitality

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collect product off the line to check weight, pH, temperature, package integrity, diameters, ingredient samples and samples for solids, micro, shelf life and temperature abuse testing. Silo and balance tank samples or other samples as assigned

Complete QA control charts and inspection log sheet

Check packages and master carton for proper coding to meet USDA and company standards

Complete HACCP Guidelines

Report any detected abnormalities to the Lead, Supervisors or Operators

Perform a recheck of out of spec product produced

Perform SAP functions. (Blocking product, locating pallet production time, Transfer orders)

Calibrate pH meter, thermometers, viscosity meter and scales to ensure equipment is accurate. Follow-up on defective product

Perform laboratory duties: AOAC and CEM solids testing, viscosity, swabbing program, PCE/BK/HCK Pre-OPP inspection, and customer specifications; making Elopak dye, organoleptic testing, setting of critic pump, monitor pH. -sodium levels in patties, greening

Monitor label declared weights on all products produced

Foster open communications with all departments

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

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

Adhere to safe work practices, follow 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, food quality or personnel safety

Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HACCP GuidelinesSAP functionsLaboratory testingGMP complianceFood SafetyBasic math skillsOrganoleptic skillsManufacturing experienceEnglish comprehensionCommunication skills

Required

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, 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)

Ability to follow and comply with company GMP policies

Preferred

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

One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in a manufacturing environment

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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