Quality Technician - Night Shift

Shoreline Fruit is the largest tart cherry producer in North America operating over 6000 acres of cherry orchards in Michigan, producing over 50 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 local customers 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 people, processes and products.We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented person who works hard, has fun and wants to grow with a company. We will train the right person!Night Shift: 6:45 p.m. 7:00 a.m. (Tuesday-Friday)Responsibilities: Our quality technicians conduct many different tests to determine the quality of our raw, bulk intermediate, and finished products.Perform daily lab tests ensuring accuracy and timeliness, working with the Quality Department and team concerning any discrepancies.Testing to include in process checks, pH, sugar brix, allergen, ATP, water activity, and moisture testing on in-process and finished product.Monitor all quality attributes of raw materials as established; including fruits, liquid sugar, syrup, and packaging materials.Perform visual and analytical inspections of equipment prior to process starts and conduct as required during processing activities.Follow all Food Safety, Plant Security and GMP policies.Conduct all inspections as required per a variety of quality and company programs.Perform various duties within the Quality Department upon request.Salary and Benefits: We offer good pay, great benefits, and growth opportunities.Night shift premiumHealth, Dental, and Vision insurances and Flexible Spending Accounts available after 60 days of employment401K w/company matching available after 6 monthsTwo weeks paid-time-off accrual starts at hire date and can be used after 60 days of employmentVoluntary overtime is availablePhysical Requirements: We are active and on the move during the shift.May be on your feet a good portion of the 12 hour shift.Must be able to lift up to 40 poundsSafety: This position takes place in a lab within the processing facility. GMP includes hair/beard nets, ear plugs, safety glasses, and safety toe shoes.Necessary Skills and Qualities:Written and verbal communication including active listeningMulti-tasking and time managementExcellent problem solving and analytical skillsKeen attention to detailBasic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specificationsNeed to be a friendly team player ready to collaborateJob Location: 10106 U.S. 31, Williamsburg, MI 49690Shoreline Fruit is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.