Quality Control Technician- Cookie Plant

Job Title: Quality Control Technician- Cookie Plant

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This is a full time position. Days are variable. Steady midnight shift. Pay to commensurate with experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for overall food safety and quality of products & packaging.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts various quality checks on ingredients, finished product, and packaging as well as providing support to Operations to ensure high standards of quality and food safety are met & maintained.
Has the authority to place any questionable product / packaging / ingredients on “Hold” status and communicate to Management.
Reviews SPC & other data for compliance to customer specifications and reports any problems to Management.
Provides assistance to production floor to ensure overall quality remains high.
Verifies production’s checks and paperwork throughout the shift to maintain compliance to established policies and procedures.
Ensures all checks and inspections are being performed with a high level of attention to detail and reports any deviations to Management.
Stays informed of what products are running/changeovers are occurring and ensures correct packaging materials, labels, and equipment are being used at all times.
Verifies various pieces of testing equipment daily, including calipers, scales, and thermometers.
Performs post-cleaning and pre-operational testing & evaluations to ensure sanitary standards are met and allergens are removed (when applicable).
Ensures that microbiological samples are pulled each production shift per established protocol and customer requirements.
Performs finished product microbiological testing including SPC, Coliform, Yeast and Mold.
Able to maintain lab equipment and a clean lab work environment.
Reviews and tracks daily micro results for compliance to specification. Reports unusual and/or non-conforming results to management immediately.
Assists with R&D projects as required
Coaches all new and current employees on quality and food safety issues.
Works closely with the shift Team Leader to ensure product quality and food safety standards are maintained at all times.
Ability to quickly learn new things, work in stressful situations, and appropriately react to frequent production changes is critical.
Organizes extended sensory analysis studies as assigned by supervisor.
Conducts facility inspections as assigned by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences.

ASSIGNMENT, REVIEW & APPROVAL OF WORK:

Under the direction of the Cookie Quality Assurance Manager, activities are assigned and conducted according to company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledgeable with the following computer software: Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Bio-security and other food safety programs.
Ability to read, analyze and follow directions.
Must be able to speak, listen and openly communicate with team members and actively participate in team meetings.
Ability to apply formulas and mathematical concepts and to use them in product development.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw a valid conclusion.
Lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis (Any lifting of over 50 lbs. requires a team lift)
Push or pull with up to 50 lbs. of force on an occasional basis
Stoop, kneel, climb or squat on an occasional basis
Must be able to work in a scissor lift at elevated heights occasionally
Use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on a frequent basis
Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis
Possess manual dexterity
Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day

Must be able to work assigned shift with minimal variation

Location: Hermitage, PA

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1) Medical, vision, and dental	6) 401k with generous company match
2) Paid time off	7) Employee ownership through ESOP
3) Flexible scheduling	8) Bonus Program
4) Holiday pay	9) Life insurance
5) Profit sharing	10) Long Term Disability

Job Title: Quality Control Technician- Cookie Plant

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Joy Cone Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Applicants under 18, if hired and per applicable state law, must obtain working papers from their high school before they can be put on the work schedule (Applies to PA residents only)

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Quality Control Technician- Cookie Plant

Job Title: Quality Control Technician- Cookie Plant

Joy Cone Company Statement

Joy Cone Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment History

Applicants under 18, if hired and per applicable state law, must obtain working papers from their high school before they can be put on the work schedule (﻿Applies to PA residents only)

PERSONAL REFERENCES

PLEASE COMPLETE IN FULL OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

TOBACCO/NICOTINE POLICY

Applicants under 18, if hired and per applicable state law, must obtain working papers from their high school before they can be put on the work schedule (Applies to PA residents only)