About this role
Current Openings: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts
Starting Wage: $24.50/hour (2nd and 3rd Shift Differentials)
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform CCP Metal Detector monitoring verification
- Perform correct case code and labelling verification
- Perform pre-op and post-operational line inspection through visual, sanitation, allergen, organic and equipment swabbing
- Perform analytical testing including pH, moisture and water activity and report and enter data in the computer system
- Collect and prepare samples for microbiological analysis by 3rd party lab, including finished product, environmental monitoring swabs, water samples and air settling plates
- Perform finished product sensory evaluation
- Perform End Item inspection for specific finished product to meet USDA requirements
- Monitor, inspect and report in identified products for conformance to specifications and initiate holds and CAPA
- Perform calibration/verification for lab and production measuring equipment
- Collect and analyze water samples for active chlorine levels
- Perform chemical titration test for active levels of cleaning chemicals
- Perform area audits for food safety inspections and food quality compliance: assuring all food contact areas are free from foreign material, potential pathogen contamination as well as absence of specified allergens.
- Analyze finished product samples for customer complaint investigation and report findings to management
- Perform pre-printed packaging verification
- Must be flexible and able to work any shift to provide vacation coverage and overtime relief for team members
Skills Needed:
- Minimum of high school diploma
- Prefer 2 years’ experience in quality
- Proficient basic computer skills (Microsoft Windows Office, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience in SAP and Infinity App a plus
- Knowledge of GMP’s, food safety and sanitation a plus
- Knowledge of production equipment cleaning and inspection a plus
- Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
- Experience with analytical measurement tools a plus
- Must be able to work at heights (climb ladders and catwalks)
- Able to operate a lift-platform a plus
- Must be able to work around very strong magnets
- Ability to work in team and positively impact team members
- Must be self-starter, organized and detail-oriented
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team
Manufacturing the world’s most iconic foods.
Hearthside Foods is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry and a preferred employer. With over 25 locations across North America, Hearthside’s employees make delicious foods millions of people enjoy daily. Yet, most people have never heard of our company. Hearthside is a contract manufacturer serving many of the world’s finest brands. Growing from four locations in 2009, our customers are category-leading food companies and global consumer brands across categories that include snacks, baked goods, nutrition, fresh foods, frozen entrees, and more.
The secret to our growth and success? Without a doubt, our people. Our dynamic environment is always changing – yet is laser-focused on customer satisfaction, innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Beginning with respect for the individual, we empower our people and teams to continually create new value for customers, find better ways, and always be learning. Our continual growth and evolution require us to promote from within constantly. Our strong company culture rewards performance, and our people are here to build a career.
If you are considering a career in the food manufacturing industry, Hearthside wants to talk to you. Contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
What you'll do
- The Quality Technician I is responsible for monitoring and verifying metal detectors, conducting inspections, and performing analytical testing. They also collect samples for microbiological analysis and ensure compliance with USDA requirements.
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