Prime Source Foods, the Northeast’s premier independent food distributor specializing in center-of-the-plate proteins and provisions, is seeking a motivated Quality Control Technician to join our growing team.

This role is responsible for the inspection and assessment of raw materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards. The Quality Control Technician will inspect products across three stages of production (raw material, in-process, and final product) to ensure quality levels are met. 

As a part of the Prime Source Foods team, you will be expected to adhere to and be an example of our Company values of trust, fairness, respect, and honesty in every customer engagement. 

• Perform quality observations and facility inspections to ensure compliance with standards set by the organization for food safety and safety
• Perform Pre-Operational Inspection for Processing Room
• Perform Daily Warehouse Inspection and temperature monitoring
• Work with the management to enforce and ensure good manufacturing practices throughout facility
• Document and communicate inspection results by completing reports, forms, and logs
• Engage in internal facility audits as required
• Cooperate with government agencies during inspections to meet and maintain high production standards and regulatory compliance
• Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly and communicate any issues with the Production Manager and/or Quality Assurance Manager
• Monitor incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and/or returning unacceptable/expired materials
• Monitor in-process production at all steps by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests to ensure no defects or non-compliances
• Monitor finished products by confirming specifications and labeling requirements are met
• Identify and reject non-conforming products discovered during the production process
• Process and determine disposition on Customer Returns and In-house Damaged Product
• Ensure QA/QC department covers scheduled USDA amenable product processing according to granted hours of operation.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions in order address non-compliances or customer complaints
• Work as a team under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager
• Other tasks/projects as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of food safety or quality assurance experience, with intermediate level experience in HACCP, USDA, and FDA regulated food products
• CODEX HACCP certification (Preferred)
• PCQI/FSMA certification (Preferred)
• Full understanding and working knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Full understanding of Food Defense requirements
• Previous experience with SQF, GFSI, Primus, BRC and/or USDA/FDA audits desirable
• Able to work as a self-starter, unsupervised, and independently
• Must be flexible with work hours and days
• Know and understand job specific applications of USDA, FDA, and OSHA regulations as they apply to quality and food safety
• Understand company Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP and Food Safety Plans
• Detail oriented and possess strong computer skills, including MS Office and Excel
• Possess normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent listening and comprehension skills
• Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Time will also be spent in an office setting processing paperwork.
• Time will be spent on the job site monitoring conditions and inspecting. ·
• Job sites may be hazardous or pose serious threats in emergency situations. Proper safety gear must always be worn.
• Standard 40-hour work week applies. If unforeseen overtime is required more hours may be necessary.
• Refrigerated/temperature-controlled environment in Warehouse/Processing.