Palmer Candy is hiring a 1st shift Quality Assurance Technician at our Hwy 75 location. 

Hours- 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday with frequent overtime on Friday's and Saturday's. 

Job Summary:

Monitor company Food Safety and Quality requirements. Maintaining and promoting a positive Food Safety Culture.       

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for gathering product sampling and accurately packing, labeling, and shipping the product samples to outside laboratory.
• Conduct necessary quality inspections using proper equipment and techniques.
• Swabbing of equipment and environment as required or designated by plant procedures.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of paperwork and provides timely communication to appropriate personnel when compliance is not met.
• Assist in FSQ internal GMP audits.
• Maintain record retention of FSQ documentation.
• Monitor production processing via random FSQ audits.
• Timely sign offs in Redzone as required for your position. 
• Ensures plant procedures are followed and provides timely communication to appropriate personnel when compliance is not met.
• Assist with problem solving using root cause analysis and taking corrective action(s)
• Communicate plant production performance issues relating to FSQ-to-FSQ Manager and take immediate corrective action.
• Timely and accurate data entry into computer spreadsheets/databases, great attention to detail.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook 
• Regular and timely attendance is required
• Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively; writ legibly; 
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from a wide variety of sources and take appropriate action.
• Accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• General knowledge of sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work alone or with little supervision.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including Saturday.
• This role requires the ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.

Education and experience:

• Prior experience in a Quality Tech position preferred
• Must be able to obtain HACCP Certification within 6 months of taking position. 
• SAP experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 35lbs.
• This position requires frequent walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing and lifting.