Quality Control Specialist Experienced

Quality Control Specialist - 5am - 5pm Shift 2-2-3 Schedule Peace River Citrus Products, Inc.,Bartow,Florida 33830 SUMMARY: The position ensures that product, packaging and process norms comply with quality and food safety standards for the companys beverage base blending/packaging facility located in Bartow, FL. Reporting to the Quality Food Safety Manager, the position performs quality auditing functions by testing, collecting data, and analyzing findings on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods. ABOUT THE COMPANY:Independent and privately-owned, Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. (PRCP) is a vertically-integrated grower partner, fruit processor, beverage base manufacturer/packager, and solutions provider of citrus-derived products and services. Committed to producing the highest quality citrus products and delivering value to customers, PRCP supplies juices and associated ingredients to food/beverage/chemical industries that include global and regional brands as well as private label producers.Peace River Citrus Products offers employees a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package that includes; Medical/Dental, Life, LTD, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401k with match. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze incoming ingredients, in-process, and finished products (e.g., Brix, acid, flavor, color, pulp, taste, oil, ascorbic acid, foreign material, etc.) per specifications. Monitor/inspect production lines to ensure quality and package integrity are within specifications. Verify accuracy of product codes, labels, cases, cartons, packages, sleeves, seals, and shrink-wrap. Check fill temperatures, fill weights, and fill heights of finished product. Perform complete package quality inspections as required. Collect samples for quality testing. Perform microbiological analysis on incoming ingredients and finished products. Complete all documentation associated with quality checks. Maintain accurate reports daily and file Quality and Production generated paperwork. Place raw materials and finished product on hold. Monitor sorting of hold product as needed. Monitor all quality checks performed by production. Maintain analytical equipment and perform required daily calibrations. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use of control charts to monitor analytical equipment. Prepare standard solutions and reagents. Utilize proper chemical handling procedures. Monitor laboratory supply inventory; notify when reordering is necessary. Monitor and inspect sanitation activities. Analyze CIP and acid sanitizer solutions. Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards. Assist blenders as assigned by Supervisors or Team Leaders. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety and GMP. Participate in the quality improvement process. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a food producing facility, preferred. High school diploma or GED required. Citrus and/or laboratory experience or additional education which includes laboratory experience. Ability to read, write, speak and understand instructions given in English. Ability to work eight-hour shifts, 12 hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks at a lab bench. Ability to detect color changes in chemical testing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Comfortable and capable seeing the big picture; able to think conceptually and strategically, yet deliver measurable results as a hands-on contributor. Commitment to excellence and high standards. Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills. Ability to work with all levels of management. Ability to execute tasks independently, with the support of the senior manager Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within environment of constantly changing priorities. Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Windows based applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access and Word). Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace