2nd Shift QS Technician - Avon, OH Avon, OH 44011 - Custom Culinary Manufacturing Facility, 35311 Avon Commerce PKWY, Avon, Ohio, United States of America Req #3102 Monday, June 3, 2024 CUSTOM CULINARY For more than half a century, we've focused on a single mission at Custom Culinary: to create the finest-quality, most authentic bases, sauces and gravies for our foodservice and food processing customers. Developed by our culinary specialists to deliver made-from-scratch taste and inspired results in just minutes, our products bring exceptional aroma, flavor and consistency to all your signature dishes. True Taste begins with Custom Culinary.CUSTOM CULINARY Por mas de medio siglo, en Custom Culinary nos hemos concentrado en una sola mision: crear las bases, salsas y aderezos mas autenticos y de mejor calidad para nuestros clientes de la industria alimentaria. Desarrollados por nuestros especialistas culinarios para ofrecer un sabor elaborado a partir de cero y resultados inspirados en cuestion de minutos, nuestros productos aportan un aroma, un sabor y una consistencia excepcionales a todos sus platos. El verdadero sabor comienza con Custom Culinary. Title:Quality Systems (QS) Technician Location:Custom Culinary Oswego, IL Reports to: Plant Quality Supervisor Purpose of the Position Complete daily quality checks and provide process improvement leadership / problem-solving capabilities to the Plant QS and Operations Teams. Ensure the safety, quality, legality, and authenticity of products, in accordance with regulations and standards for both source and destination locations. Major Duties & Responsibilities Completes daily quality checks and assists with implementation of quality checks. Completes analytical and environmental microbiological tests in accordance with regulatory requirements and quality standards to ensure that accurate, verifiable results are obtained. Processes raw material, work-in-process and finished good samples and generates analytical test results for salt, pH, water activity, viscosity, sensory evaluation, etc. Performs daily, monthly, and annual equipment calibration and maintenance activities. Revises procedures, work instructions, and training materials Delivers basic plant training sessions related to FSQS Compares test results to specifications and determines if product tested should be released or placed on hold. Coordinates data entry into database for product specification management and product release. Maintains proper documentation of all QS records. Provides coverage for Pre-Operational Inspection and equipment release. Coordinates proper Microbiological sampling of raw material, in process, and finished product. Maintains a thorough understanding of Food Safety (FSP and HACCP) program and Quality requirements. Reviews COA's and releases incoming raw materials. Other activities defined by the Plant Quality Supervisor / Manager. Can apply logic to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Can determine when to involve other QS resources and / or Plant Management. Make determination of status regarding a finished product or work in process through interpretation of test results, ensuring all at-rish products is under control, properly dispositioned, and risk exposure in minimized. Determine if laboratory equipment is working properly and trouble shoot as necessary Participate in Root Cause Corrective and Preventive Actions process. Can manage spreadsheets and other electronic documents. Working Relationships: Internal: Reports to the Plant QS Supervisor. No direct supervisory responsibility. Occasional interactions with Avon and Oswego QS Staff, CC Regulatory Compliance Manager and Medina R&D Staff. Interacts w