Quality Control Technician-2nd shift New Mexico

Stampede Meat - Sunland Park, NM

Full-time

Sunland Park, NM

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that Stampede Meat, Inc. meets or exceeds quality control standards in the production of food products. This role involves conducting various tests, monitoring production processes, and maintaining compliance with U.S.D.A. regulations. The technician plays a crucial role in maintaining product quality and safety, participating in quality assurance meetings, and assisting in training other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Handle U.S.D.A. and S.S.O.P documentation.
• Assist with operations and production.
• Conduct tests of seasoning, batter, breading, and marinade solutions.
• Pull product from the lines randomly to measure weight, length, and thickness to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Responsible for hourly pickups and metal detection checks.
• Track box weight checks and perform organoleptic testing.
• Participate in weekly QA staff meetings to discuss industry developments and QA issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Perform pre-operational inspections of assigned production lines.
• Monitor and enforce GMP practices throughout the plant.
• Assist in training backup QC Technicians.
• Print labels as needed.
• Serve as backup for other QA Technicians.

Requirements

• Experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Ability to work well with others and possess good organizational skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a necessary level for communication.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills and ability to use a calculator.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with quality control processes in food production.
• Familiarity with U.S.D.A. regulations and standards.

Benefits

• 4 low-cost health insurance plans with weekly money back for points earned in the wellness program
• 2 dental insurance plans
• Vision plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Life insurance plan at no cost to employee
• Short-term disability option