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Iberia Foods · 17 hours ago

Quality Control Technician (PM Shift)

Milton, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

Iberia Foods is a leading company in the beverage industry specializing in co-packing services. They are seeking a Quality Control Technician to maintain and enforce quality system procedures, ensuring products meet quality standards and compliance with HACCP and Food Safety regulations.

Food and BeverageRecipesWholesale

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials and products at all stages of the production chain, following validated methodologies

Responsible for product quality control, identifying the characteristics that products and services must have in order to satisfy customers

Performs physical and physical-chemical tests to analyze the properties of products, brix, Total Acidity, Ph, fill heights, volumes, torque test etc

Reviews and updates operating procedures and may provide input to analytical or instrumental problem solving

Recommends modifications to existing standard quality or production parameters to obtain the highest quality within the capacity limits of the equipment

Control of HACCP and Food Safety compliance

It establishes the conformity or not of raw materials, intermediates and packaging material, from the point of view of the specifications established in quality control

Implementation of quality indicators based on continuous improvement

Finished goods checks in a timely manner and ensured all specifications are met adequately

Be punctual and reliable

Computer literate

Able to perform physical and mental work that requires total concentration and precision

Be self-motivated and be able to manage your time wisely in order to accomplish all the daily tasks required, such as water checks, line checks, approvals, calibrations etc

Be able to understand and follow all company policies, practices and SOP’s

Ensure that all SOP’s are followed to prevent any product defects

Communicate & coordinate quality issues & activities with QC/QA Lead

Follow all Customer’s quality requirements provided

Provide QC/QA Team support for the plant Quality Program

Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects

Complete other duties as assigned by the QC/QA Lead or QC/QA Supervisor / Manager

Qualification

Quality ControlFood Safety ComplianceLaboratory ScienceMicrosoft OfficeMathematical CalculationsBilingual (Spanish/French)Attention to Detail

Required

High school diploma or GED required

Must possess strong attention to details and perform all tasks with a high degree of accuracy

Speak, read, and write English required

Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations

Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including, but not limited to Excel and Word

Preferred

2-year associate degree in chemistry, biology, or laboratory science

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish and/or French

Benefits

On-the-job training.

Weekly pay!

Room for growth.

Eligibility for full free family medical coverage after the first 90 days of employment, once you join the union.

401k retirement program - you are eligible to enroll after 90 days of continuous employment and it is effective on the 1st of the following month.

Paid Holidays: 9 per year, which includes a day off for your birthday and one personal day.

Vacation Time + After 1 year of continuous service..... 1 week vacation (5 days) + After 3 years of continuous service.... 2 weeks vacation (10 days) + After 10 years of continuous service... 3 weeks vacation (15 days) + After 25 years of continuous service....4 weeks vacation (20 days)

Sick/Personal Days: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked; up to a maximum of 7 days per year.