Description
BASIC FUNCTION
This role will monitor daily production quality, perform material and special product testing, document inspection and testing results, and maintain test result files and inventory of retention samples for knowledge and testing mating parts. Will train and periodically audit activities of QC Inspectors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure finished product continuously meets or exceeds product specifications.
• Identify and quarantine nonconforming product. Inspect/test and review product on hold and ensure proper disposition of product. Coordinate rework of nonconforming product.
• Perform incoming inspection on subcontracted products and returned goods.
• Audit quality of product in stock as needed and maintain quality lab.
• Collect and analyze samples of raw materials and finished products per documented procedures and work instructions. Record and maintain test results.
• Review schedule and ensure all proper quality documentation and control samples are available to the QC Inspectors. In case of jobs which do not run frequently, leave a sample of the part for identification.

Quality Lab:

• Provide assistance and support to QC Inspectors as needed. Ensure adequate support during start-ups and while running critical jobs. Assist in training packers in relation to finish product quality.
• Maintain inspection records. Report discrepancies and unusual trends to QC Engineer.
• Maintain part weight, in process checks and inspection records database. Look for unusual trends and report to QC Engineer.
• Ensure collection of retention samples during production runs, and storage for knowledge preservation.
• Monitor production quality per lot testing work instructions.
• Review SPC data entry of quality Inspectors to ensure product compliance to specifications.
• Perform food safety inspections and report non-conformances.
• Maintain calibration of inspection and test equipment
• Must have knowledge of BRC or SQF, certified internal auditor a plus.
• Support audit, testing and analysis of existing, new or concepts products.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have functional knowledge of standard lab tests, equipment, and test procedures.
• Strong communication and computer skills in Microsoft office such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word. SAP Experience preferred.
• Must have flexibility to work overtime or different shifts, if required

Education

• High School Diploma
• Some College is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - HOURLY POSITIONS
Our manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year. Although machine noise is constant, conditions are maintained within standards that meet OSHA mandated requirements, and which our Safety Committee monitors.