Quality Control Technician

Nexus Staffing Specialists is a dynamic, fast growing company with tremendous advancement opportunity. We are presently searching for a Bilingual – Spanish , Talent Acquisition Specialist for our new flagship office at 330 Lynnway in Lynn, MA. This state of the art, custom designed location is our 4th office. If you are looking for an energetic organization with a mentoring spirit and significant advancement opportunity, you have found a home with Nexus Staffing Specialists. Nexus Staffing Specialists has combined experience of over 20 years in staffing and providing talent globally. Our professional staff of recruiters based in the Boston and NY area provides comprehensive staffing needs including temporary, temporary to hire, and professional placement in the areas of manufacturing, engineering, IT, finance, logistics and warehouse, supervisory, operations and more..

Position Summary Monitor standards and controls in relation to the manufacturing of high quality soup, dip and salad products in a dynamic, fast paced USDA, FDA food manufacturing facility. In event of absence, position will be filled by adequately trained personnel Position Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)  Monitor and enforce quality control points.  Possess and promote the highest product and process quality standards.  Complete audits to ensure quality standards are kept within specifications.  Complete process related audits to assure that process instructions are being followed.  Complete updates on stock status via inventory control software when placing non-conforming material on hold or assigning a disposition of currently held product in the system.  Updating all reporting databases with pertinent information of all non-conforming products.  Performing a cause and effect/root cause analysis on all non-conforming product to assist in creating further planned actions or prevention methods.  Perform viscosity and solids data testing.  Perform packaging verification audits.  Partake in quality systems development.  Sensory evaluation of key ingredients and attributes.  Analyze data and use information to enact quality improvements.  Maintain, create and communicate quality control reporting data quickly and effectively.  Identify and take part in continuous improvement opportunities. Qualifications Candidate should have a developed palette and be able to use that ability to monitor the consistency of a wide variety of products. Must be an agent of change and emanate a positive and upbeat attitude. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience 2+ year college degree and 2+ years manufacturing experience preferably in a food environment, or equivalent combination education work experience. Certification of Quality Inspector by ASQ a plus. Candidate must have above average mathematics skills, as well as familiarity with statistical process control and quality control concepts and tools. Candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of computers and their programs. Must be detail oriented with above average organizational skills. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidate must be able to interact in a dynamic team environment while displaying tact and diplomacy with peers and management. Language Skills  Level II: the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in English as it pertains to individual position. Physical Demands Must be able to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds Extended periods of standing, walking

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