Quality Technician - Day Shift

Shoreline Fruit is the largest tart cherry producer in North America operating nearly 7000 acres of cherry orchards right here in Michigan, producing over 40 million pounds of cherries each year. We are a grower owned company built from two families' stories filled with pride and hard work that continues to grow in its reach of customers here and around the globe. Working at our production facility, you will be joining the team that processes the finest cherry products and other dried fruits available anywhere in the world. We are dedicated to the continuous improvement of our products, processes, people, and in becoming a better employer every day.
We are looking for and willing to train a detail oriented person who works hard, has fun, and is willing to work towards a better tomorrow every today.
Day Shift: 6:50 a.m. 7:00 p.m. in a 4-days on/4-days off rotation (4 day vacation every week!).
Salary and Benefits: We offer good pay, great benefits, and cool incentives

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurances and Flexible Spending Accounts available after 60 days of employment
• Starting pay: $15-$17 per hour
• Voluntary overtime is available
• Two weeks paid-time-off accrual starts at hire date and can be used after 60 days of employment
• 401K w/company matching available after 6 months

Responsibilities: Our QA Techs conduct many different tests to determine the quality of our raw, bulk intermediate, and finished products.

• Perform various duties within the Quality Department upon request.
• Perform daily lab tests ensuring accuracy and timeliness, working with the Quality Department and team concerning any discrepancies.
• Follow all Food Safety, Plant Security and GMP policies.
• Monitor all quality attributes of raw materials as established; including fruits, liquid sugar, syrup, and packaging materials.
• Testing to include pH, sugar brix, allergen, ATP, water activity, and moisture testing on in-process and finished product.
• Conduct all inspections as required per a variety of quality and company programs.
• Perform visual and analytical inspections of equipment prior to process starts and conduct as required during processing activities.

Physical Requirements: We are active and on the move during the shift.

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Safety: This position takes place in a lab within the processing facility. GMP includes hair/beard nets, ear plugs, safety glasses, and safety toe shoes.
• May be on your feet a good portion of the 12 hour shift.

Necessary Skills And Qualities

• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Multi-tasking and time management
• Written and verbal communication including active listening
• Need to be a friendly team player ready to collaborate
• Basic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications

Job Location: 10106 U.S. 31, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Shoreline Fruit is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating the work space where we all feel we belong.