Process Control Technician II

Position summary: Provides leadership in training, implementing, and auditing of Quality Assurance policies and procedures to help ensure that the facility is meeting food safety requirements, product & packaging specifications; coordinates Process Control Technician trainees work tasks and job assignments; assists evaluating competencies of trainee technicians; assist in gathering data and information that may be needed for new or updated products and packaging along with continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties:

1. Perform food safety and quality line checks on a timely basis as outlined in the Quality Technician SOP.
2. Inspect and sample material and packaging as needed.
3. Responsible for grading of commodities.
4. Complete and review documentation as needed.
5. Close-out line documentation in correct order for management review.
6. Support communication of specification requirements to the operation as needed.
7. Perform BPCS transactions– includes but not limited to Tag Histories, BOM look-ups, determine product grades/item #’s, BIB reports, Run queried, Re-Designations and Holds, differentiate amongst different hold attributes i.e.: CLM, DAP, QAH, COM.
8. Assist in training and coaching of QA trainees and others as needed on all poly lines, tunnels – including fresh processing and sauce lines.
9. Assist with PCT development in terms of teaching/training new skills and aligned decision making
10. Provide feedback regarding trainees performance.
11. Provide feedback to Quality Team Lead and Quality Technician II to ensure timely disposition of required records, disposition and completion of any nonconforming materials.
12. Complete documentation for material requiring hold disposition and provide clear communication in support of food safety and food quality.
13. Responsible for knowledge including use of analytical equipment, verification and troubleshooting.
14. Responsible to consistently communicate issues found to management effectively and professionally including but not limited to daily recaps.
15. Provide input for improvement of existing quality and food safety programs and procedures as needed.
16. Maintain the QA master sheets and forms and revise as needed
17. Complete efficient Post Sanitation Inspections (PSI) effectively and timely.
18. Complete daily hygienic inspections of the lines assigned
19. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* Must have Associate degree in Food Science or 5 years of experience in the field

* Must be able to effectively communicate in English (read, write, speak)

* Must have solid abilities in Word, Excel, BPCS.

* Must be able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

* Must be able to work effectively with PCTs and Management personnel