Quality Control Technician

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

• Must be able to climb up rail cars using all safety precautions and harness to pull samples.
• Tests and inspects the products in appropriate departments (shipping, and necessary packaging) at various stages of the production process, and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products.
• Performs quality control functions in Shipping, Receiving or Packaging departments by collecting and evaluating production samples, ensuring that materials and products meet acceptable quality and integrity standards.
• Performs a variety of continuous Quality Control checks during production and on finished goods to ensure product quality and packaging meet required customer specifications and food safety guidelines.
• Maintains consistent quality standards on all incoming and outgoing paperwork for the product.
• Documents Quality Control checks per required guidelines accurately and timely.
• Communicates necessary information to Managers/Supervisors, Leads, and/or Machine Operators, regarding product quality and packaging defects discovered during control checks.
• Grades incoming product samples received by truck and rail.
• Pulls and ships outbound samples for customers.
• Communicates variations in Housekeeping and National Food Safety standards to the Quality Control Supervisor as they occur.
• Monitors and completes necessary documentation with grade and lot information.
• Ensures that Quality Control documentation is complete and accurate.
• Checks product from packaging lines every hour.
• Communicates with management and other maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs. Immediately notifies Production Supervisor when serious product defects or risks arise. Complies with company safety policies and maintains clean and orderly work area and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Monitors for signs of possible infestation, notifies supervisor and maintains log. Other duties as assigned by management MUST-HAVES:
• Intermediate Math skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic computer knowledge and use of touch screens. Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodology. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities and accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel. Employee-owned Advancement Opportunities Weekly pay Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts 401(k) with employer match Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans Tuition assistance program Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)