Quality Technician

Position Description and Purpose:
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.
Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.
Key Responsibilities:
The Quality Technician will ensure quality goals are met through an operational and analytical focus, an attention to detail, defect detection and corrective/preventative action, with strong internal partnerships with the production department. This is a fast passed job that requires walking, standing, and satisfactory multitasking.
The Quality Technician will:
Be responsible for monitoring and maintaining key indicators of product quality and safety through inspection, testing and communication.
Promote maintenance of food safety and quality programs, HACCP, allergen control, ingredient control, GMP’s, document control, traceability, product quality reviews, and corrective/preventative action.
Be responsible for reporting any deviations in quality processes to the Quality Supervisor.
Have a hands-on approach and strong interpersonal skills that allow you to become familiar with the plant processes and work with others to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement within the daily operations in the plant.
Ensure alignment of plant procedures with quality policy and SQF elements
Ensure all testing and inspections are aligned with plant quality procedures and specifications
Develop a strong knowledge of plant floor activities
Support the maintenance of SQF certification
Required and Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma and/or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of quality systems to ensure food safety and quality
Strong interpersonal skills, strong documentation skills
Working knowledge in Microsoft software and computing skills
The ability to follow standard operating procedures
1+ years of industry experience in quality systems
Two year or BS degree in scientific field
Working knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (scales, thermometers, calipers, analyzers).
Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.
AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.
We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.