Quality Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control Technician

ATX Specialty Foods - Kyle, TX 78640

ATX Specialty Foods is a fast growing, premier producer of high quality dips & sauces. At ATX we serve up a broadly diversified portfolio of retail branded, food service, and private label offerings. We believe that great food comes from passion, quality ingredients and good people. That’s where you come in! Experience in high traffic waste management is preferred but will train the right person. A firm understanding of general cleaning, sanitizing, and chemical safety is required. The position requires a 100% commitment to food safety and staying on task without direct supervision.

BENEFITS : Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Competitive pay

Employee of the Month Reward Program

Weekly "Lunch On Us" gift cards ($10) for demonstrated core values

Monthly Company / Customer Sponsored Lunches

A+ Team and Culture

Frequent review periods

Potential for overtime

Opportunities for cross training

Opportunity for career advancement

Reporting directly to the quality manager, this position offers support to quality management responsibilities and is directly responsible for production quality control activities.

We are hiring for a 9 : 00AM-5 : 30 PM shift, Monday-Friday.

The quality control technician is accountable for :

• Monitoring food safety throughout the manufacturing and packaging process
• Responsible for performing / reviewing pre-operational inspections and swabs
• Monitoring daily cleaning & sanitation duties
• Responsible for ensuring the correct SOPs are being followed
• Ensure all the employees are following GMP’s
• Keep track of product on hold and / or disposition
• Working with receiving to assure raw ingredients quality
• Perform Critical Control Point checks and record keeping
• Collect product samples for lab tests
• Finished product release

A successful candidate will have the following qualifications & skills :

A bachelors degree in a science or quality related field OR

2-4 years of production quality control experience

Prior experience in a food environment

Familiarity with analytical testing methods a plus

Must demonstrate the ability to analyze and summarize data

Self-motivated with proven leadership skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Required to stand and walk for the major part of the shift

Must be able to work in a team environment

Must have a positive attitude

Must have good written and oral communication skills

Bilingual - English / Spanish is a plus

Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment Flexible availability for second shift / over time

This is a full-time, first shift position. ATX Specialty Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

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