630- Quality Control Technician

Reports to: QA Manager The Food Safety Quality Clerk supports the Food Safety Quality team by ensuring accurate documentation, data entry, and compliance with food safety programs. This role focuses primarily on reviewing records for accuracy, maintaining traceability documentation, and assisting with facility compliance audits. Duties: • Responsible for writing/creating Standard Work Instructions for all Quality & Production procedures. • Daily verification of Production Paperwork for review of accuracy and completion. • Performs data entry into various programs and/or database to support accurate and timely tracking and reporting of the plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). • Established and maintains general and confidential files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. • Performs general office functions, such as filing, ordering and maintaining supplies and completing paperwork – as required to support plant needs. • Maintains information systems supporting plant production; coordinates and/or produces plant reporting requirements. • Creates plants toolboxes and maintains knowledge of PFI policies in order to respond to employee questions and/or supervisor/manager requests. • Computer proficient, Microsoft word, Excel & bilingual preferred. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: Detail oriented individual who is able to maintain accurate and precise records. Possess a working knowledge of Food Safety Principles, HACCP/HARPC, and SQF. Identifies deviations and trains production workers on proper procedures. Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Communicate with non-English speaking work force. Organized with the ability to multitask. Strong team player and exhibits leadership Six months experience in administrative role Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Must possess ability to perform all duties in a cold maintained environment (30F – 45F) for 8 or more hours daily. Work in noisy environment for entire duration of shift, hearing protection required. Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand/walk for 100% of shift. Ability to stoop/kneel/crouch/reach/push/pull as needed to perform job. Use of hands and fingers to operate machinery and equipment. Knowledge: Basic knowledge of food safety and GMP’s. Additional food safety training a plus. Bilingual (Spanish) is a benefit Additional Functions: Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Post-op functions as needed. Periodic data entry. Monday - Friday 10am to 6pm - Overtime and Weekends