Third Shift Quality Technician

Overview

Making Better Happen
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet. From our success in Scandinavia, we ve grown into the world s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe. We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant.

And it s not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet. Every one of us works towards our shared purpose:
Making Better Happen™. Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together. Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us. Build a better future as a 3rd Shift Quality Technician in Louisville, KY. Compensation Range: $42,660 - $71,100. Possible Bonus: 5%.

* Please populate, with local site information*

About the role Quality Technician is involved with the successful daily operation of the plant. This ensures the superior quality of our product and a safety-first work environment. This requires collaboration and communication with plant managers, operators, supervisors, and laboratory technicians. Work is documented thru electronic and handwritten entries onto sheets and books specified for each task. Quality employees shall set an example, by demonstrating a commitment to quality, and customer needs at all times.

• Safety & Environmental Performance To set an example, by always demonstrating safety. Encourage all employees and contractors to adhere to the safety-first motto. Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them. Adhere to GMPs and work procedures to assure superior product quality and consistency to our customers. Conduct safety inspections periodically.
• Work Requirements Perform quality audits (Including, but not limited to, Flake thickness, size, oil temperature, roller parameters, packaging specifications, palletizer, and liner tests, etc.) on all products and input data in a timely manner. Document all equipment/clothing, labeling gloves with initials, and ensuring metal detectable pens are used.
• Documentation, Communication, and Handling of Incoming Samples Sampling of products for Retain, Additive, and Pre-Pack purposes. Adding additional ingredients to products based on finished product specifications. Understanding of 5S. Understand and implement/enforce Company HACCP and Food Safety practices. Understand and enforce Allergen and other FMC control. Conduct Metal Detector checks. Conduct Product Specification and Equipment checks. Generate CoA’s for completed product and ensure all CoA’s are updated daily by entering data into ITS.
  
  Understand and utilize the company Hold Log to aid in isolation and control of nonconforming product utilizing VAI. Assist management and supervisory personnel in the enforcement of GMP’s and PPE. Maintain Daily Shift Reports. Inspect and document wash-downs of equipment for start-ups, shutdowns, and any necessary maintenance activity. Cross train in Laboratory roles and responsibilities. Be flexible enough to participate in audits (ISO 9001, BRC, customer audits) if necessary.
  
  Train new employees in all aspects of the job. Assist production in troubleshooting quality issues. Other duties as assigned by management.

About you Skilled applicants will possess a high school diploma or GED with experience in manufacturing quality. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology or related field preferred. A bility to communicate well with others, computer skills, and Math and computation ability.

In return AAK offer Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire. Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500. We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%. Free Life and Disability insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans. Discounts on travel,…