Quality Technician - Post Holdings Inc.
Norwalk, IA
About the Job
Brand: Michael Foods Inc.
Categories: Operations Production
Locations: Norwalk, Iowa
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Req ID: 24880
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining inspection logs and performing multiple analysis to ensure only the highest quality product is being produced. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collect product for analysis according to the MFI Internal Control Plan. Review quality data. Ensure all food safety control points (CP) and critical control points (CCP) are monitored and reviewed for compliance with any out of specification CP/CCP addressed. Report any deviations to the lead, supervisors or operators for correction. Ensure verification and calibration of equipment. Perform quality assurance SAP functions. Perform laboratory duties related to analysis, sampling, pre-operation and post-operation. Product monitor and review net weights on all products produced. Work autonomously with all departments. Evaluate physical attributes: code, shape of product, bake out, sanitizer concentration check. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for any food safety/quality deviations and/or failures. Follow USDA, FSIS, FDA, CN, Customer and Company guidelines Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Adhere to Quality work practices, follow all GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality. Ensure regulatory compliance at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. #firstinpeople Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED: Ability to read and interpret SOP’s, instructions, short correspondences and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance. Ability to eat eggs to perform identity testing by using organoleptic skills (odor, taste, appearance). PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent. Strong attention to detail. Strong mechanical abilities. Wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job. Ability to work indoors in a wet environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Skill in working with computers and experience with spreadsheet and word-processing software. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Licenses, certificates, and registrations required: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification, Driver’s license, LOTO, Confined Space Entry
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Categories: Operations Production
Locations: Norwalk, Iowa
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Req ID: 24880
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining inspection logs and performing multiple analysis to ensure only the highest quality product is being produced. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collect product for analysis according to the MFI Internal Control Plan. Review quality data. Ensure all food safety control points (CP) and critical control points (CCP) are monitored and reviewed for compliance with any out of specification CP/CCP addressed. Report any deviations to the lead, supervisors or operators for correction. Ensure verification and calibration of equipment. Perform quality assurance SAP functions. Perform laboratory duties related to analysis, sampling, pre-operation and post-operation. Product monitor and review net weights on all products produced. Work autonomously with all departments. Evaluate physical attributes: code, shape of product, bake out, sanitizer concentration check. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for any food safety/quality deviations and/or failures. Follow USDA, FSIS, FDA, CN, Customer and Company guidelines Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Adhere to Quality work practices, follow all GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality. Ensure regulatory compliance at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. #firstinpeople Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED: Ability to read and interpret SOP’s, instructions, short correspondences and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance. Ability to eat eggs to perform identity testing by using organoleptic skills (odor, taste, appearance). PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent. Strong attention to detail. Strong mechanical abilities. Wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job. Ability to work indoors in a wet environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Skill in working with computers and experience with spreadsheet and word-processing software. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Licenses, certificates, and registrations required: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification, Driver’s license, LOTO, Confined Space Entry
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Source : Post Holdings Inc.