Quality Assurance Technician

What is Uncle Ray’s …

Uncle Ray’s is a Potato Chip and Snack Manufacturing company that has been in business since 1965. Uncle Ray’s was founded under the principle of manufacturing good potato chips made by ordinary folks for the common people.

Uncle Ray’s currently has two manufacturing facilities, the flagship manufacturing facility remains in operation in Detroit MI and our newest state of the art facility is in Montgomery City MO.

We build and value relationships and take that to heart. We care for the people we work with and care for the people that work for us. Our company is dedicated and honored to continue a family dynamic as we have team members who have worked with us 20+ years dedicated and passionate to making great chips.

We continue to pass on the values of Ray Jenkins, one of the founders of Uncle Ray’s. He believed in giving back, making sure everyone has an opportunity to learn, and changing the world one chip at a time.

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Technician will conduct required analytical testing, inspection, communication, and documentation associated with assigned responsibilities. Work with both in-plant resources, and suppliers to effectively communicate and assure control of non-conforming materials.

· Inspect and collect samples of incoming raw materials as directed. Capable of minor maneuvering and opening large containers of materials to collect samples.

· Conduct analytical and physical testing of raw material samples.

· Monitor supplier certificates of analysis to assure conformance to internal specifications, and to match them to the appropriate incoming lots of materials upon receipt

· Enter quality information into both plant and company computerized programs.

· Work with plant operations as needed to isolate and secure substandard materials.

· Conduct basic analytical tests, quality auditing, and quality holds as needed.

· Maintain and clean lab work areas and equipment; perform basic maintenance of equipment.

· Perform sensory analysis of materials and finished product.

· Perform additional sampling and testing as assigned.

· Perform follow-up inspections of substandard materials or transportation vessels as needed; coordinate the involvement of additional department or plant resources as needed

· Perform various work assignments in support of department or plant projects.

· Provide backup, as assigned, to QA personnel responsible for various quality programs.

· standard operating procedure.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Taking the appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System.

· Ensuring the metal detection Critical Control Point violations are being logged, maintained, monitored and have a Critical Action Response Number (CAR #) assigned to them.

· Aiding in the withdrawal, recall, quarantine, and the disposition of a product.

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Basic Microsoft Office Skills

· Ability to lift 50 pounds

· Ability to work with chemicals in a Food Lab

· Detail Oriented

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality assurance: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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