WP Rawl is a grower, processor, and distributor of farm fresh vegetables harvested year round. Since 1925 our headquarters in the midlands of South Carolina has grown from a small family operation to a business retaining nearly 800 employees. WP Rawl is dedicated to growing products beneficial to life, providing opportunities for team members, and supporting local communities. We are committed to implementing practices that are both sustainable and ensure food safety. WP Rawl ships products to retailers from Florida to Maine across to Texas and Wisconsin. Our employees are an extension of our family, each of whom has an opportunity to impact every area of the business.
The Quality Control Tech will assist in achieving QA departmental goals and efficiencies while monitoring, recording, and ensuring compliance with Food Safety specifications and standards. The pay rate for this position is $16.00.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor and record HACCP critical control points CCP1 (Free chlorine and acid) and CCP2 (metal detectors).
Monitor and record process control points (weights, defects, stems, verify PTI labels, temperatures, verify BBD, Verify PO#/ LOT, etc.) condensation, and disinfectant areas (foot baths & hand wash stations and door foamers) throughout the production floor.
Calibrate and verify all QA equipment.
Monitor and adjust metal detectors as required.
Follow through with corrective actions when product is out of compliance with quality and/or food safety limits. Communicate immediately with QA Supervisor and Production Supervisor.
Perform ATP testing, Environmental swabs & Pre-operation inspections.
Perform sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment as required.
Wash and disinfect equipment as required.
Ensure employees are in compliance of SOP, GMP and Company policies
Actively involved in Food Safety and Quality Programs
Highly involved in internal and third party audits.
Other duties as assigned by the QA Supervisor and/or QA Manager
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Detail oriented and strong observational skills
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets government regulations, professional journals, research papers, and company policies.
Strong communication skills with ability to make decisions and solve problems.
Drive continuous improve while demonstrating strong work ethic
Multitasking (tech will be required to cover different stations at the same time)
Attention to detail and organizational skills, a must.
Consistent attendance
Reliable transportation
Work Conditions:
QA/QC Tech will spend majority of time in the production area. Production Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 36-38 degrees Fahrenheit.
Exposure to loud noise
May do some light lifting
Heavy forklift traffic
Requires standing and walking on concrete flooring
Requires working full shift on the production floor.
Heavy lifting (QA tech will be required to move 15 gallons chemical drums as needed)
Benefits:
Full benefits package available: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, EAP, employee product discounts.