Quality Technician

Decas Cranberry Products, Inc.

Carver, MA

Pay: $22-$24/hr

Shift: Full time

**Overview**

Decas Cranberry Products is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Quality Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality standards of our products through rigorous testing and inspection processes.

**Duties**

• Performs quality assurance tests accurately and exactly by written procedures designed and set up by the Associate Director of QA & Food Safety.
• Records test results accurately and neatly. Enters information into the computer accurately
• Completes equipment calibrations in prescribed manner. Operates and cleans testing equipment and the lab
• Supports and monitors audit programs with the ability to make corrective actions.
• Monitors and audits key process controls
• Evaluates incoming raw ingredients. Acquires retained samples if necessary
• Demonstrates good inter-personal skills and works well with fellow employees, departments, and supervisors. Expectations are for employees to be conscientious and treat others with openness, integrity and respect including a dedication to high quality standards for job and company
• Expectations are to look for ways to improve operating efficiencies and identify any food safety and/or quality issues/suggestions for the improvement of process/production
• Understands and follows safety requirements, procedures, and policies. Employee understands and properly uses safety equipment
• Follow company rules and employee guidelines, as established by Decas Cranberry Products Company
• Participates in training sessions with a willingness to learn and improve abilities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by members of management

Competencies

• Quality assurance and food manufacturing experience preferred

Must have working knowledge of quality assurance operations and procedures

• Oral and written communication skills including computer and data entry skills
• Working understanding of sanitation and good manufacturing practices
• Must have a thorough knowledge of non-conforming products and the on-hold procedure

Required/Preferred education and experience

· HS Diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

· Typical Plant environment : Exposure to loud noises, varying temperatures

· Prolonged standing

· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person