Lead Quality Control Technician

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JOB OPENING

Lead Quality Control Technician

WCD Covington – Covington, KY

Non-Exempt Position – Full Time

Hours may change to meet the needs of the plant

The Lead Quality Control Technician assists and supports the Quality Manager in various Quality areas.

What we are looking for:

• Prior food processing experience preferred.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and WMS/ERP.
• Human relations and good interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong knowledge and experience with SQF, FDA, and USDA Regulations and Directives, HACCP, SOP’s, and GMP’s.
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Experience using laboratory equipment: scales, thermometers, and computers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

What you will do:

• Update PowerPoints and SOPs on the Alchemy System. Create, update, and correct SafetyChain forms. Clear product on WMS, signoff on recorders both paper and on Safety Chain, train and perform traceability exercises, and assist and work with USDA and FDA as needed.
• Pre-op inspection of the processing line according to established procedures. Collection of appropriate samples of finished product and raw materials, as specified, for micro testing. Review microbiological results, update microbiological clearance sheet, and communicate product releases.
• Online inspection of finished product; finished product and spiral freezer temperatures, run verification, and organoleptic evaluation. Check HACCP critical control point for cooked and metal detection steps. Ensure proper corrective actions are taken to maintain food safety.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging. Food Safety and Quality Projects as assigned. Understand the traceability system and perform traceability activities as needed.
• Perform on-line inspections of in-process product. Participate in HACCP, Food Defense, Food Fraud, etc. teams. Perform monthly internal audits and report findings of monthly audits.
• Manage quality teamwork schedules. Assist with management of the quality team. Laboratory, quality cart, and equipment clean-up. Inspect, inventory, order, and maintain quality supplies.

Availability to Work & Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time and lift, push or pull 20 pounds with regularity.
• Flexible to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the plant.
• Twisting and turning and ability to work within extreme temperatures (heat and cold).
• Ability to wear safety equipment.

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Benefits while working at White Castle:

Weekly paychecks

Incentive programs/bonus

Shift premium

Promote from within practice

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D

401K & profit sharing plans

Sick pay

Bereavement pay

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holiday & Vacation

Paid Breaks

And more!!

If you meet the minimum qualifications above, APPLY NOW!

White Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

REQUIREMENTS

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Twisting and turning and ability to work within extreme temperatures (heat and cold).
• Human relations and good interpersonal skills.
• Prior food processing experience preferred.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and WMS/ERP.
• Experience using laboratory equipment: scales, thermometers, and computers.
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time and lift, push or pull 20 pounds with regularity.
• Ability to wear safety equipment.
• Flexible to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the plant.
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge and experience with SQF, FDA, and USDA Regulations and Directives, HACCP, SOP’s, and GMP’s.

White Castle has a hot and tasty opportunity on the menu with this chance to join a team where more than one in four have at least 10 years of consecutive service. We operate restaurants and stock retail freezers with products dedicated to satisfying your cravings morning, noon and night. All that’s missing is you. Our Original Slider® was named in 2014 as Time magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time," and our Impossible ™ Slider was named by Thrillist in 2019 as the "Best Plant-Based Fast Food Burger." Fast Company named us one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies" in 2021, our 100th year in business. And we’re a Certified™ Great Place to Work®. Your search ends here—we’ve got the career opportunity you Crave! Apply today, and Long Live Sliders™!