TRA QE Clerk V

Company Overview

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

We are seeking an experienced Quality Execution Clerk at our Tracy, CA production facility.

Position Summary:

The QE Clerk position reports to the Quality Manager and provides administrative support to the Quality department as well as both internal and external customers. This position is responsible for tracking and reporting various products, Hold and Release status, releasing acceptable product and assigning appropriate disposition codes if necessary.  The QE clerk will also maintain and support our PQC and SQF programs.

 This individual will need to possess strong analytical and computer skills in both typing and ten key.  This position requires working in a fast paced and multi-task environment.  Organization and operating in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures are critical for success.

Pay Rate is $26.00 an hour. 

Responsibilities

• Prepare production folders for review by management.
• Collect, deliver, and file paperwork & electronic records as directed.
• Communicate unresolved quality/ lab issues to appropriate individuals, plant personnel, vendors and department managers. This includes, but is not limited to, finished cheese products, in process cheese   products, finished dry products, packaging and ingredients (PQC).
• Interact and assist Quality Team to accomplish plant quality functions in a timely manner.
• Interact with corporate QA team.
• Responsible for requesting product samples, as directed.
• Operate MES, SAP/R2P2, CIM, Microsoft Office applications using Windows format.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new computer systems as necessary.
• Assist in Hold and release of all finished products and ingredients.
• Assist with customer and regulatory audits.
• Work alongside the QE Manager and QE Supervisors to maintain internal controls.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Pass the following tests: Excel, WORD, TYPING @ 35 WPM
• Must be willing to work necessary Overtime as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy.
• Able to read, write, and perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. at waist level (39") monthly.
• Must be able to climb stairs hourly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Success in this position requires strong analytical and detail orientation. Written communication skills are needed in developing reports and effective verbal communication skills are needed because of the extensive interaction with all levels of management. 
• Prior food industry lab experience
• Prior quality control experience
• Science background
• Familiarity with SAP or other manufacturing software system working with touch screens
• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy
• Basic understanding of chemicals