QC Tech

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

To verify all products are manufactured in accordance with our HACCP & Quality Plans, Product, and customer specifications. To verify monitor records are completed in full and assist in coaching employees completing the monitoring documentation. Monitor personnel for GMP compliance and report violations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

PROCESSING ROOM: 

• Caustic titration to be done on all lines running.  If out of spec, the product is placed on Hold. 

• Verify raw weights on all applicable products – 2x per shift. 

• Verify cooked weights on all applicable products – 2x per shift. 

• Verify baked and raw lengths on all applicable products – 2x per shift. 

• Verify diameter on all applicable products – 2x per shift. 

• Observe shapes and appearances of all products – Hourly. 

• Verify Internal Temperature on all products – 2x per shift. 

• Verify and record temperature readings on the coolers, spiral freezers, holding freezer   and spiral freezers.  

• Check lot numbers on all mixer sheets – Once per shift. 

• Check a dough mix from start to finish (if applicable). 

• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices. 

• Take temperature readings as required on the yeast coolers and spiral freezers. 

• Complete Downtime Related Mechanical Breakdowns (when necessary).  

• Calibrate Production Scales that are in use – Daily as assigned. 

PACKAGING ROOM: 

• Pretzel bake off/fry off and complete Sensory Evaluation – Once per shift. 

• Verify packing room leader metal detector checks – 2x per Shift.   If detector is inoperable the product is placed on Hold, refer to HACCP program. 

• Verify all case codes, inner box codes, and date coders – twice per shift. For any inaccurate or illegible codes and place product on Hold. 

• Complete/Verify line clearance after each product changeover (start/end of run) 

• Verify film, lap codes, and dated codes at the start of each product on each line. 

• Verify case count accuracy – 2x per shift. 

• Check case weights following Net Weight Verification Program – 2x per shift and observe Packaging Operator in the middle and end of the shift.  

• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices  

• Take photo of label/printed box and the date code of each product running with supplied camera– Once per shift.  

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES: 

• Thermometer Calibration verification– Monday Only. 

• Caliper calibration verification– Monday Only. 

• Refrigeration and Freezer Monitor Checks – Once per Shift. 

• Verify incoming trucks and ingredients. 

• Warehouse spot checks – ingredients, packaging material 

• Any further duties that are requested of them pertain to J&J Snack Foods operations and quality systems. 

• Walkthrough / Pre-op, which includes microbiological swabbing.  This task is performed on a rotational basis.  

• Silo inspections at defrost.  

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

COMPETENCIES: 

To perform this job successfully, the FSQA Technician   must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• Excellent organization and time management skills. 

• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.  

• Excellent in all forms of communication.  

• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities. 

• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.   

• Team player problem solver  

• In the absence of the FSQA Technician, the other FSQA Technicians would cover.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required. 

• Training will be provided in such topics as Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, HRD, Sanitation and Pest Control  

• Job Related Experience preferred not required.  

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.