LEW Product Review Clerk VI

QE Department

General Summary:

• At Leprino Foods, starting compensation rate for the QE - Product Review Clerk VI position is$26.72 - $30.73 ($0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies).The Product Review Clerk VI is responsible for the review of production documents and training for incoming Hold & Release personnel. This position is also responsible for detailed investigation activities and product release recommendations. This position is responsible for ensuring that all finished product is reviewed against manufacturing and customer specification, along with all incoming purchased ingredients and materials intended for internal consumptions are reviewed and released in compliance with company policy/process. This position will provide operational support, including problem resolution, decision-making, and escalation to leadership when appropriate.

Job Description:

• Maintain current and accurate record keeping for hold/ release of product.

• Recognizes and/or communicates QE driven decisions.

• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.

• Direct interaction with Managers, Quality systems, and initiates/cooperates in root cause investigations, brainstorming, corrective and preventive action.

• Works Collaboratively with different departments

• to ensure that customer service goals are met, and service impacts are minimized.

• Ability to review all FSMA documentation and generates deviations reports if information deviates from standard practice and regulation.

• Accountability for all Product made at Plant.

• Responsible for disposition and code conversion of product/ingredients for financial transactions for the plant.

• Ability to request and pull retest samples aseptically and direct understanding of finished product testing.

• Responsible for PQC review and release (meeting LFC policy and process.

• Ensuring materials received into the plant are from an approved vendor and that the product meets quality/food safety requirements through review and testing processes and record reviews.

• PCQI certified.

• Ensuring materials are not released to production until they have passed all required inspections and testing.

• Serves as a backup for Hold & Release Tier VIII at the plant.

• Performs internal plant audits.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

• Proficient in math, analytics, and reasoning skills

• Experience in the Manufacturing, Quality in Food, Quality food safety, Quality in Dairy industries is preferred.

• Experience with SAP and MES applications is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities/Competencies:

• Knowledge of food safety expectations, SOPs, Cyberdocs, and MFG specifications

• Has excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and deliver on deadlines.

• Ability to learn and perform multiple functions and tasks within the scope of accounting and hold and release team.

• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Working Relationships:

• This position reports to the QE Hold & Release Supervisor.

• This position will have no direct reports.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.

• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.

• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices.

• Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and possible overtime.

Work Environment Description:

Works in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing, or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time.

May be required to occasionally independently move and handle objects up to 50 pounds.

Activity

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Talking

Hearing

All

Near Acuity

All

Far Acuity

Climbing

Balancing

Stooping

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Kneeling

Crouching

Crawling

Reaching

Handling

All

Fingering

All

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Comparing

All

Calculating

All

Compiling

All

Analyzing

All

Coordinating

All

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Negotiating

All

Verbally Communicating

All

Written Communication

All

Instructing

All

Interpersonal Skills

All

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.