Cone Quality Technician (Third Shift)

​​​​The Quality Assurance Specialist oversees and ensures the overall food safety and quality of all products and packaging in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.​​​​​Perform routine quality checks on raw ingredients, finished products, and packaging materials to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory food safety requirements​Collaborate with Operations to support the consistent delivery of high-quality, safe food products​Identify and place questionable ingredients, packaging, or finished products on 'Hold' status and promptly communicate findings to management​Review and analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) data to ensure compliance with customer specifications; complete Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all outgoing products and escalate any issues to management​Monitor and document daily microbiological test results, ensuring all outcomes meet established specifications​Support Research & Development initiatives by updating nutritional information, assisting in testing protocols, and evaluating finished product quality​Maintain comprehensive documentation for all ingredients and packaging materials, including specifications, nutritional data, kosher certifications, and related records​Provide training and guidance to new and existing employees on quality assurance protocols and food safety standards​ Serve as back-up SQF Practitioner in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager​Perform additional tasks as directed by supervisor​​​​​Involves clerical, analytical, and organizational skills ​​Attention to detail and ability to use measuring equipment required ​​Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw a valid conclusion ​​Must be able to properly prioritize work responsibilities within assigned work area ​​Able to read, analyze and follow directions ​​Must be able to speak, listen and effectively communicate with team members and actively participate in team meetings ​​Ability to apply formulas and mathematical concepts and to use them in a production setting ​​Must be highly motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment ​​Must have a demonstrated record of professionalism, cooperation, and excellent communication ​​Involves regular computer systems/software operation and use of office equipment ​​Understand and adhere to: ​all food safety and quality protocol ​all procedures pertaining to allergen control ​all Good Manufacturing Policies (GMPs) ​​Must have full use of arms and legs, be able to stand on a continuous basis, and be able to climb stairs to access all areas of the plant and offices regularly ​​Lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis ​​Push or pull with up to 50lbs. of force on an occasional basis ​​Stoop, kneel, climb or squat on an occasional basis ​​Possess manual dexterity and use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on a frequent basis ​​Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis ​​Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day ​​Must be able to work in a scissor lift at elevated heights occasionally ​​Must be able to work shifts assigned by supervisor ​​Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences​​ High school diploma or equivalent​Working knowledge of the following computer software: Microsoft Office, including Excel ​Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Bio-security and other food safety programs preferred ​Experience in Quality Assurance preferred ​Candidate needs strong knowledge of facility manufacturing operations, procedures, and product quality expectations ​Must have demonstrated good work habits and attendance​

Created: 2025-10-27