Quality Technician - 1st Shift

The QA Lab Tech will effectively perform chemical and microbiological sampling and analysis of product and processing areas as prescribed by QA policy and procedures, and maintain proper documentation, to assure adherence to specifications.

Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities. Host product cuttings for sensory analysis of finished products. Review and verify daily HACCP/SSOP paperwork for Montgomery facility. Aid the Quality Assurance Manager and Lab Supervisor with customer complaint investigations as needed. Review data obtained during all quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.

Keep management abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation. Perform in-plant process inspections and internal audits as required by established plant auditing programs. Perform environmental swabbing activities as scheduled and assigned for plant program compliance. Establish an active role in plant quality improvement within the organization. Other

as assigned.

Education & Experience Requires a college degree in microbiology, chemistry, or other appropriate field and 2-3 years of applicable plant quality assurance/control laboratory experience; or a high school diploma and a minimum of 1-3 years of applicable plant quality assurance/control laboratory experience, will be accepted. Requires strong experience in chemical and microbiological methods used in meat and poultry processing quality assurance/control.

Experience and knowledge of USDA regulations regarding food manufacturing including HACCP, GMPs, Allergens, SSOP's, Recall/Withdrawal, a plus. Previous experience with plant audits/inspections including third party, city, state and federal is required.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less. Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day. Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat as needed for

and other miscellaneous duties. Must be able to inspect product using sensory abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to write reports and procedures. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must have working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week. Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary. Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. Potential for a discretionary bonus based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions Statement Carl Buddig and Company does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, performance evaluations, discipline, or termination. All employment decisions are made by trained HR professionals and company leaders to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act.