Quality Technician

The Quality Technician will ensure quality goals are met through an operational and analytical focus, an attention to detail, defect detection and corrective/preventative action, with strong internal partnerships with the production department. This is a fast passed job that requires walking, standing, and satisfactory multitasking.

The Quality Technician will:

– Be responsible for monitoring and maintaining key indicators of product quality and safety through inspection, testing and communication.
– Promote maintenance of food safety and quality programs, HACCP, allergen control, ingredient control, GMPs, document control, traceability, product quality reviews, and corrective/preventative action.
– Be responsible for reporting any deviations in quality processes to the Quality Supervisor.
– Have a  hands-on approach and strong interpersonal skills that allow you to become familiar with the plant processes and work with others to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement within the daily operations in the plant.
– Ensure alignment of plant procedures with quality policy and SQF elements
– Ensure all testing and inspections are aligned with plant quality procedures and specifications
– Develop a strong knowledge of plant floor activities
– Support the maintenance of SQF certification

Required and Preferred Qualifications: 

– #High school diploma and/or equivalent experience
– Working knowledge of quality systems to ensure food safety and quality
– Strong interpersonal skills, strong documentation skills
– Working knowledge in Microsoft software and computing skills
– The ability to follow standard operating procedures
– 1 years of industry experience in quality systems
– Two year or BS degree in scientific field
– Working knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (scales, thermometers, calipers, analyzers).

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, and a 401K plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer.