Quality Technician
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Location: Blakely, GA, United States
Job Function: Operations
Req Number: 1131
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Description
Job Title: Quality Technician
Location: OEN - Blakely, GA
Department: Quality
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and the planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and a more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unlock the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices, enabling them to create naturally good food and beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, Plant Manager, or QA Manager, the Quality Assurance team will assume responsibility for testing and inspecting products at various stages of the production process, compiling and evaluating data to determine the quality and reliability of products.
Position Responsibilities
- Obtain and grade samples as required and report directly to the Quality & Food Safety Manager, Plant Manager or Shift Superintendent.
- Record samples and production data.
- Complete all production paperwork consistently and accurately.
- Periodically check to ensure the picking table is running at maximum capacity to achieve the highest quality finished product.
- All employees are directly responsible for the quality of OEN products. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance with the GMP Rules, Sanitation, Safety, and HACCP programs.
- Keep the Quality & Food Safety Manager, General Manager, and Shift Superintendent informed of any difficulties and recommend solutions for their consideration.
- Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal, and state rules and regulations that apply to the job, including but not limited to Right to know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, bloodborne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.
- Ensure all equipment is adequately maintained, functioning correctly, and used as intended.
- Sanitation Responsibilities:
- Always keep the lab clean, safe, and organized.
- Maintain awareness of cleanliness in areas related to other departments.
- Keep all areas assigned to you on the sanitation schedule up to date and maintained.
- Execute special projects and other job-related activities as directed.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
- 1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as mutually agreed upon to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons concerning hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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