Häns Kissle · 1 week ago
Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift)
Dallas, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHäns Kissle is a company dedicated to delivering high-quality prepared foods and deli salads. The Quality Control Technologist is responsible for performing quality inspections and audits to ensure product compliance with performance expectations and customer specifications while managing quality assurance activities that support the company's standards and regulatory guidelines.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Assuring Food Safety: HACCP, SQF Code for Manufacturing, SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, Labeling Requirements, Pest Control, Allergen Management, Technical Release, Incoming Goods Inspection, and company food safety and quality related standards
Fulfill core responsibilities as outlined in the QA Skills Matrix
Be Technical Support to Line Leads and Supervisors by helping complete the daily paperwork accurately
Conduct Daily Pre-Op inspections and ensure that all GMPs/SSOPs/PRPs are adequate
Inspect Operations, Chemical Storages, Dry Ingredient Storage, Warehouse (Shipping/Receiving) during shifts for deficiencies
Write Daily Operational SSOP reports to reflect factory conditions of Sanitation, GMPs and Food Defense
Help with Receiving of all incoming materials per the receiving procedure. Routinely ensure that Receiving Personnel uses dock lights and black light to inspect load, takes weights of the pallets, complete paperwork and properly store materials according to Stock Recovery or FIFO/FEFO (First-In First-Out)
Support appropriate zoning pattern, product traffic, and allergen control
Ensure that all materials (partial ingredients, totes, barrels, tubs, crates, inedible containers, spray bottles, WIP, etc) are properly identified within processing areas
Perform Process Control checks at a minimum twice per shift
Be knowledgeable on how to pull and pack product samples and coordinate analysis with approved Labs on ingredients, environmental sampling, and finished products
Be familiar with QC testing and equipment instruments such as thermometers, scales, pH meters, hydrometers, etc
Master the basic understanding of HACCP, Sanitation, Chemicals, Factory Master SSOP, Safety, and SDS
Randomly monitor spice room, kitchen activities, salad production, and proper ingredient usage. Assure that all forms are completed and accurately on time before returning to the Food Safety Regulatory Coordinator for HACCP release
Evaluate and ensure ingredients expiration dates to be used within supplier’s shelf-life
Ensure that FIFO is used every time in every department
Hold outdated ingredients and questionable products by following the Hold Release program
Monitor the adequacy of the HACCP plans. Conduct the Verification and Direct Observation of the CCP(s)
Calibrate and ensure the working conditions of all HACCP monitoring devices such as metal detectors, x-ray equipment, and thermometers as well as the proper packaging, labeling and date coding of finished goods
Ensure necessary change-over and proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment after maintenance work is performed
Conduct monthly PRP audits, and participate in internal audit program as assigned
Participate in sensory evaluations of raw material, WIP, and finished products to evaluate compliance to Essential Quality Attributes (EQA)
Conduct employee locker inspections as well as all locked cabinets in the facility for possible nonconforming materials
Train a backup on all responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1 to 3 years of experience Quality Assurance, Food Safety or Associates Degree in related discipline
Prior experience in food manufacturing
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Computer proficient in Microsoft office
Experience in FDA food codes and regulations
Good judgement and proper execution of all duties is essential
Ability to work independently and with the team collaborating on daily activities
Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day
Must be able to work in cold environments and on concrete floors
Exposure to occupational noise
Repetitive bending/twisting of body
Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods
Exposure to hazardous chemicals
Exposure to high temperature water
Basic understanding of safety regulations and protocols
Preferred
Bilingual would be a plus
Knowledge of GMP's, SSOP's FSIS and HCCAP requirements desirable. Certifications would be a plus
Company
Häns Kissle
At Häns Kissle, we strive to deliver the simple goodness of home in every bite.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Moffitt
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Alexander
Chief Financial Officer
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