Quality Assurance Technician

Our Secret Ingredient is our Employees!McClancy Foods & Flavors ( McClancy or the Company ) is a privately held, manufacturer of blends, spices, and seasoning mixes for foodservice, commercial and retail customers. For almost 70 years, the Company has worked with national, international, regional, and local customers in a variety of industries to create formulations and food products that will nourish, delight, and exceed expectations of families across the globe.The Company is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC near Charlotte, NC. For additional information, please visit http://www.mcclancy.com/.Build a great career with a great manufacturing company in the Carolinas!Description of Duties:Verification of packaging room production for item code, lot number, weights, and use through dates.Verification of weights after the product has been packaged and verification of package integrity.Responsible for case counts and investigation of shortages and overages when producing a product.Data entry of weights of blended batch sheets and packaged products.Metal detection of packaged products.Verification of metal detection equipment.Approval of finished goods for transport to Plant 1.Verification of scale weights.Maintain files for all batch sheets.Collect and retain samples from blended products and finished products.Responsible for monitoring food safety. Inspect product for safety, product quality, and packaging qualityPerform periodic in-process quality checks: weights, dimensions, sensory, document reviews, etc.Inspect incoming raw materials and blends for: proper labeling/coding, allergen labeling requirements, adherence to manufacturing specifications (i.e., flavor, aroma, color, salt percentage)Perform periodic finished product checks: case weights, case counts, packaging integrity, case coding, labeling, etc.Provide feedback to line operators on corrections and ensure corrections occur.Create accurate and thorough documentation of quality results and other necessary information.Ensure adherence of employee compliance to GMP s/SQF policies and safety regulations.Communicate food safety and food quality issues to upper management and assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions where appropriate.Act as a liaison between production, customer service, shipping, and scheduling department.Product cook-ups.Test the seasoning blends and overflow bag and make sure they conform to specifications.Conduct pre-operation testing for micro and food allergens.Be able to climb stairs for inspection of blenders.Additional duties assigned or needed on a day-to-day basis.Essential Skills and Experience:High School DiplomaComputer Skills and MS Applications required.Good Written and Oral Communication skills.Previous experience with Food Safety Practices and Procedures.Detail-orientedWork with a high degree of accuracy even when switching from task to taskAnalytical skillsAbility to direct othersFamiliarity with sanitation, safety, and allergen requirementsAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to work extended hours occasionallyExperience in a Food Manufacturing environmentPhysical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools; or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the associate is exposed to normal office atmosphere as well as the manufacturing floor.