Quality Control Technician - Philadelphia, United States - Ritter Foods, LLC
Description
Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift) -Meat Manufacturing, USDA SQF Regulated, Food Plant
Company Overview
Join Ritter Foods LLC, a leading and SQF 3 certified food manufacturer committed to producing high-quality meat and poultry products while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician for our second shift to help take our Quality Control / Quality Assurance Department to new heights and oversee a dedicated project team focused on quality optimization initiatives.
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance
- Help ensure the plant's compliance with all relevant food safety and quality control requirements.
- Adhere to and execute quality control procedures in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
- Assist with product labeling and development from the USDA compliance respect.
- Interface with USDA Plant Inspector(s) as required.
SQF Certification
- Assist with the execution of the annual SQF audit, ensuring the plant's continued compliance and successful recertification.
- Collaborate with certification bodies and internal teams to address SQFrelated matters.
Halal Certification and Audit Oversight
- Assist with the Halal certification process and the annual Halal audit.
- Help ensure compliance with Halal requirements.
Quality Assurance
- Help maintain and execute quality assurance programs to monitor and enhance the quality of finished products.
- Participate in regular audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with established standards.
Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate quality control measures into various stages of the production process.
- Foster effective communication and cooperation between Quality Control, Production, and other relevant departments.
Project Team Oversight
- Assist in the execution of strategies to optimize product quality, reduce defects, and contribute to the overall success and reputation of Ritter Foods LLC.
Plant Safety Measures
- Collaborate with safety professionals to address safetyrelated concerns and implement preventive measures.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of Quality Control experience in a USDA regulated food manufacturing environment.
- Indepth knowledge of USDA regulations and SQF standards or equivalent certification.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Ability to work in a team environment, helping to develop and elevate a Quality Control Department.
- Ability to conduct thorough audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
- As this is a second shift position, afternoon and evening availability Monday-Friday is required along with weekend availability as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and life insurance paid by Company. Voluntary long and shortterm disability also available.
- 401 (k)
- Vacation and Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
Ritter Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Discrimination against any current or prospective Team Member based upon race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience level:
- 2 years
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Factory
- Food Processing Plant
- Inperson
- Warehouse
Experience:
- Quality control: 3 years (required)
- Food manufacturing: 3 years (required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA required)
Work Location:
In person
