Quality Control Technician

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BHJ USA LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

St. Joseph, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Quality Control Technician performs analytical tests, maintains quality logs, and ensures raw materials meet customer specifications. They also oversee production procedures and manage documentation for product releases and supplier incidents.

Qualifications

You will be responsible for performing various quality control tasks for raw materials used in the pet food, pharmaceutical, and feed industries. You have experience in maintaining logs, calibrating instruments, and conducting analytical tests to ensure products meet customer specifications.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Quality Control

Certificates of Analysis

Analytical Testing

Recipe Formulation

Job Description

BHJ USA, LLC. is a leading supplier of fresh/frozen meat blends to both the wet and dry pet food industries. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the quality control of the processing of raw materials for the pet food, pharmaceutical and feed industries. Supports QA staff by maintaining logs and record books; troubleshooting and resolving problems; helping with special projects, and data entry by performing the following tasks:

•    Records observations and measurements and reports results
•    Calibrates thermometers and other critical instruments used to verify customer specifications and standards.
•    Reports deviations in data to Quality Manager and pursues corrective actions for resolution.
•    Produces and distributes Certificates of Analysis (COA’s) and finished material holds or releases to required personnel
•    Monitors cooler and freezer for cleanliness and temperature specifications to protect integrity of raw material.
•    Conducts live analytical test in all commodities to ensure required customer specifications are in range.
•    Formulates recipes that adhere with customer specific analytics and weights while utilizing inventory availability minimizing product loss increasing profit margins.
•    Prepares supplier incident reports by compiling data relative to product or transport/supplier services outside of compliance.
•    Oversees production supervisors on all tanker/trailer seal identification procedures to ensure they are conducted correctly and documentation is accurate before releasing finished product to carrier.
•    Observes temperatures on all inbound/outbound loads accepting/releasing or rejecting according to specifications.
•    Inspects raw product to ensure that it conforms to established quality control guidelines such as kill dates and signs of decomposition.
•    Verifies all production paperwork such as LOT# association adherence to recipe and weight for tracking purposes.
•    Inspects the condition of the machine/equipment and tools to ensure no adverse conditions exists that may cause contamination. If found out of compliance a work order is issued to identify area in question.
•    Adheres to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (PPE)
•    Adheres to attendance guidelines of the company.

Will be frequently exposed to cool and wet conditions. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis and be able to work around raw beef, chicken or other similar raw materials and odors. We support a drug free workplace and conduct pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify. EEO Employer.

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BHJ USA LLC

BHJ is an international supplier of raw materials and ingredients for the food, pet food, feed, pharmaceutical, and energy industries. How can animal by-products from slaughterhouses and fisheries be used instead of going to waste? It is the simple question that started it all back in 1969. Ever since, it has been our mission to create value in the meat and fish industry by finding the right home for these by-products. In our view, it is valuable raw materials with unparalleled potential. From the very beginning, we have therefore specialized in sourcing and upgrading animal by-products to add value in many different industries. And by making sure that by-products are used in a sensible way, we also generate value for broader society. To us, this is doing good while doing business. Guided by our mission and supported by an innovative mindset, we unlock the potential of animal by-products. When doing business with BHJ, you not only draw on decades of expertise and knowhow, but also on our global sourcing network. We are not just a supplier, but a long-term business partner offering global access to animal raw materials, ingredients, and value-added solutions supported by efficient and quality-assuring business processes.
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