QFS Technician

Duration: 12+ Months contract with possibility of extension or FTE

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45227

Work hours: 02:00 PM - 12AM

Position Description:

• Provides a broad range of support for QFS functions within the plant.
• Keep work area safe. Maintain housekeeping in work area at all times.
• Calibrate and maintain online quality equipment
• Review required production paperwork for completion and accuracy
• Initiates corrective actions for quality deficiencies found in processing or in documentation
• Attend / set-up / document daily product evaluations as required
• Assist with hold evaluations
• Collect and maintain retain samples
• Manage quality documentation
• Review raw material paperwork for accuracy and completion
• Prepare sample shipments as requested
• Support innovation projects in the plant
• Perform weekly and monthly audits
• Attend or present various training events
• Take routine and investigatory environmental samples
• Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including KWS processes.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulations.
• Food Safety – plant in proper sanitary condition at all times, including allergen control, pest control, guidelines followed.
• Compliance with food safety policies and procedures.
• Assists in troubleshooting quality problems and implementing product improvements
• Drive K-values
• Perform required duties for Quality Supervisor as back-up
• Notify Manager of issues and concerns.
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• understands and meets internal and external business needs with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Experience Required:

• 2 years related work experience in a laboratory or food processing environment.
• Experience with Regulatory Compliance and Food Safety.

Education Required:

• High School diploma/GED