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Maker's Pride

Quality Technician I - All Shifts

Maker's Pride, Front Royal, Virginia, United States, 22630

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Current Openings: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts

Starting Wage: $24.50/hour (2nd and 3rd Shift Differentials)

Job Responsibilities

Perform CCP Metal Detector monitoring verification

Perform correct case code and labelling verification

Perform pre‑op and post‑operational line inspection through visual, sanitation, allergen, organic and equipment swabbing

Perform analytical testing including pH, moisture and water activity and report and enter data in the computer system

Collect and prepare samples for microbiological analysis by 3rd party lab, including finished product, environmental monitoring swabs, water samples and air settling plates

Perform finished product sensory evaluation

Perform End Item inspection for specific finished product to meet USDA requirements

Monitor, inspect and report in identified products for conformance to specifications and initiate holds and CAPA

Perform calibration/verification for lab and production measuring equipment

Collect and analyze water samples for active chlorine levels

Perform chemical titration test for active levels of cleaning chemicals

Perform area audits for food safety inspections and food quality compliance: assuring all food contact areas are free from foreign material, potential pathogen contamination as well as absence of specified allergens

Analyze finished product samples for customer complaint investigation and report findings to management

Perform pre‑printed packaging verification

Must be flexible and able to work any shift to provide vacation coverage and overtime relief for team members

Skills Needed

Minimum of high school diploma

Prefer 2 years’ experience in quality

Proficient basic computer skills (Microsoft Windows Office, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience in SAP and Infinity App a plus

Knowledge of GMP’s, food safety and sanitation a plus

Knowledge of production equipment cleaning and inspection a plus

Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus

Experience with analytical measurement tools a plus

Must be able to work at heights (climb ladders and catwalks)

Able to operate a lift‑platform a plus

Must be able to work around very strong magnets

Ability to work in team and positively impact team members

Must be self‑starter, organized and detail‑oriented

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Quality Assurance

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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