As a vital part of the Operations team, the Quality Control Technician ensures that products meet quality standards by performing quality control on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods. This role involves verifying food safety and quality SOPs, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Shift: 6pm-6am; rotating 2-2-3 schedule (training on days for about 8 weeks)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safely work with automated industrial equipment, including operation, change over, and basic maintenance
• Report food safety, quality, and safety issues to the immediate Supervisor, Quality Manager, maintenance, or management
• Responsible for overall safety, quality, and efficiency of designated work center
• Comply with company SOPs, GMPs, SQF standards, and food defense guidelines, ensuring allergen control throughout the workplace
• Maintain neat and sanitary work area at all times
• Run assigned lines in most efficient and safe way, ensuring highest quality of product and optimal output of line
• Sanitize department according to sanitation handbook and ensure shift sanitation tasks meet standards set by production supervisor and quality control.
• Receive, retain, and apply necessary training needed to properly maintain line
• Effectively communicate information to relieving operators, lead, and supervisor
• Carry out assigned tasks to ensure task production and quality is maintained
• Pack chocolate as required by daily planning; ensure packaging paperwork is properly documented
• Follow proper changeovers/cleaning procedures

Requirement:

• At least 2+ years or related work experience in similar setting
• Associate's required; Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Control Technology, Microbiology, Food Science); may consider other education with related experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP required
• Adherence to Puratos dress code and PPE policies
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use necessary screens and systems (including SAP)
• Effective verbal/written communication skills; Ability to read, understand, and follow system instructions, training materials
• Completion of SQF, GMP, and SOP training strongly preferred
• Physical Demands: Occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, push/pull, reaching, and gripping; frequent standing, walking; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Environmental Conditions: occasional working at heights, exposure to hazards, working with machinery, frequently working with uneven ground, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, exposure to dust/fumes

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

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Compensation:

• Compensation for this role is hourly and will be based on your experience, skills, and location, with a typical range between $24.42/HR and $30.53/HR.
• This role is eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to $3500. Final bonus payouts are determined by both individual and company performance.

Puratos prioritizes a "people first" approach, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment. We share our success with employees and communities, offering benefits like:

• Medical coverage starts the first of the month—no waiting period
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
• Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Lifestyle Spending Account

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”

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