R814512 Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd shift - 1:30 -10:30pm - 22.71 - San Antonio, TX (Pioneer Flour Mills)

Performs various product tests by testing batches, conducting taste tests on the finished product, checking ingredients and recipes, and logging results, and correcting any discrepancies.

Communicates with key personnel within the organization regarding the status of ingredients and products; maintains contracts outside the organization for the specifications and requirements of raw materials; also provides support to other quality assurance functions as needed.

Manages raw ingredients through inspections; prepares hold reports and hold tags; informs necessary personnel and/or departments to determine the disposition of items on hold. Completes necessary daily duties such as entering daily production data into the computer; filing paperwork, and completing various reports.

Maintain the lab in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices, including proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of lab equipment and tools.

Ability to work with peers and other departments to resolve issues with a root cause analysis approach, avoiding placing blame.

Professional, positive, and transparent communication and behavior. 

Minimum Job Requirements:                

Experience:

• Two years of experience required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The position requires the knowledge necessary to understand the basic operational, technical, and office processes.
• Ability to use computer and job-related software as well as various office equipment as needed to perform job functions.
• The ability to promote a product through product knowledge and sales techniques.
• The ability to use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils; and the ability to utilize various meters and analyzers.
• Job also requires the ability to operate a pallet jack and forklift safely; pull orders; operate a flashlight, backlight, and camera.
• Preferred experience with 5S methodology.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:                                                                                           

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
• Work environment involves moderate exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, fire hazards and electrical hazards.
• Position requires standing and walking around the laboratory during product testing. Must have the ability to lift, carry, pull, push, and reach in order to perform various functions. Must be able to see in order to observe and record results; and be able to utilize fine dexterity. Must be able to communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
• Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son, will be provided.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth.

• We will demonstrate high integrity, a commitment to excellence, and a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results-driven, lead by example, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity, and foster long-term relationships. We offer extremely competitive compensation and benefits programs that include medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K savings plans, and more.