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Job Description
Job Title: QC Lead – 1st Shift
Department: Quality Assurance (QA)
Reports To: QA Manager
Job Summary:
The QC Lead for 1st Shift is responsible for supervising and leading Quality Control (QC) operations, across all areas, ensuring all processes are properly executed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead daily QC operations for noodle, soup, broth, and receiving areas.
- Support and guide QC Technicians on resolving issues.
- Assist with training and development of QC staff.
- Ensure QC tasks, inspections, and records are completed and verified.
- Monitor employee safety practices and report any issues.
- Make sure pre-operational sanitation pendings are addressed.
- Ensure specific lab testing, such as oil AV and POV, is completed.
- Oversee environmental swabbing, including allergen testing.
- Ensure GMPs and sanitary operations are followed and maintained.
- Review and verify SQF, food safety, and quality records.
- Ensure proper execution of sensory analysis and inspections.
- Report deficiencies and assist in corrective actions.
- Ensure effective pass-down of information between shifts.
- Coordinate and ensure end-of-week sanitation is monitored, and results are reported.
- Support QA Management with special projects and audits.
- Assist with annual SQF Training of employees and other trainings as needed.
- Fill in for QC Technicians in all area as needed.
- Be available to work various shifts if needed.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in English and math skills. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Strong computer skills.
- Experience in the food industry is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with basic laboratory testing procedures.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Adaptable, flexible, and collaborative within a team environment.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic knowledge or experience in SQF & GMPs.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Work Environment:
- The position operates mostly in a manufacturing & warehouse environment, with some office work.
Schedule:
- Full-time
- 1st shift
Disclaimer:
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.