Quality Assurance Specialist in Food Production

3 days ago

Brownton, Minnesota, United States Michael Foods Inc. Full time

Michael Foods Inc. Overview

Micahel Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of food products with operations across the United States. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

About This Role

The Quality Assurance Technician Nights position at Michael Foods, Inc. is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of food products by conducting various inspections and tests. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining logs, monitoring compliance with USDA and FDA standards, and addressing any abnormalities.

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.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $55,000 - $65,000 per year based on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, dental insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off (available day 1), referral program, tuition reimbursement, and vision insurance.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A 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.

  • The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.

  • The ability to write simple correspondence.

  • The 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.

  • The 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.

  • The ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance.

  • The ability to eat eggs to perform identity testing by using organoleptic skills (odor, taste, appearance).

  • The ability to follow and comply with company GMP policies.

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