Quality Assurance Technician at MORGAN FOODS INC – Austin, Indiana

Company Summary:

Morgan Foods, Inc. since 1899, “A Tradition in Store Brands”. An innovator in crafting quality food for the consumer marketplace. Privately held, headquartered in Austin, IN, with operations in IN and MI, Morgan’s is dedicated to producing the highest quality, delicious food that families love. For over 125 years, Morgan’s has been an industry leader, dedicated to quality and innovation. Five generations of Morgans have valued our team, investing in their careers and professional growth, while offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. Come join the team with an amazing history and a great future!

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the daily activities required to maintain all shop-floor quality documentation. Requires a high degree of interaction with shop floor production operators, front-line supervisors, maintenance and USDA inspectors. The QA Technician must be capable of performing analytical and sensory analysis of in-process and finished products. The QA Technician will ensure (through coordination with the Processing department) adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). The QA Technician reports directly to the QA Supervisor.

SPECIFIC TASKS, DUTIES, AND/OR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for the completion of all the processing technicians' required analytical and attribute testing for in-process and finished products. The Processing Technician must record all results accurately and legibly.

Responsible for SSOP and GMP pre-operation inspection of processing equipment prior to the start of production operation. Coordinates with the Sanitation supervisor and the Processing supervisor to ensure all food processing equipment (and surrounding area) meet SSOP and GMP requirements.

Conducts inspections of ingredient storage areas. Coordinates with the Incoming Materials supervisor to ensure the ingredient storage area (dry and refrigerated) meets SSOP and GMP requirements.

Inspects incoming ingredients for adherence to analytical and attribute specifications. Accurately record results in the ingredient log and SAP QM module task list.

Collates the required number of eaches (cans) for incubation requirements. Records accurately all results in the incubation logbook.

Conducts quality inspections of the labeling area. Coordinates with the Labeling supervisor to ensure the can labeling area quality requirements.

Identify, coordinate segregation and isolation of substandard quality product (brite or finished product). Accurately record all substandard products in the quality hold log. Update SAP to isolate substandard-quality products. Work with the Sensory supervisor to ensure quick disposition of substandard product.

Work effectively with the R&D department on special products approved by the QA manager.

Complete other tasks assigned by the QA supervisor or the QA manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

· High School degree required

· Prefer basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and science mathematics

· Excellent communication skills

· Basic computer skills (SAP experience a plus)

· Excellent attendance record

· Core Physical Requirements: walking (frequent); standing (frequent); climbing stairs & ladders (moderate); lifting > 25 lbs (infrequent); bending at waste (moderate); reaching above head (infrequent); sitting (infrequent): typing on a computer keyboard (moderate). Environment: Plant –Primary (not climate controlled); Office – Secondary (climate controlled)