Food Quality Contol- Summary:

A key player in monitoring, supporting, and ensuring the compliance of food safety and quality requirements daily, leading by example in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for others, working cohesively as a team to drive the improvement of food safety and quality, demonstrating willingness to step out of the comfort zone to take on new challenges and learn new things.

Shift: 5am to 1:30PM

Salary: $22.50/hr.

Schedule: M-F with flexibility to work weekends and overtime

Ensures both food safety and quality of the products and processes on a regular basis

• Performs physical inspection and analytical testing for food safety and food quality of the products and processes and ensures to meet the set standards. Inspections and tests include, but not limited to, color, pH, seal integrity, temperature, date code, X-ray monitoring, weight checks, accuracy of labels, allergen, cleanliness etc.
• Documents all food safety and quality checks as required
• Ensures all stakeholders follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), good housekeeping, and company policies and procedures
• Performs hold and release of the products after thorough review and assessment for food safety and quality. Follows hold and release procedures. Provide feedback and guidance for correction actions when non-conformance issues are found
• Performs pre-operation inspection of the line equipment and processing environment at the start of shift or during line changeover. Conducts environment testing, such as ATP and allergen tests.
• Collects retain samples from the production line and performs product evaluation at the end of product shelf life
• Performs proper calibration of laboratory equipment by set frequency and recordkeeping.
• Take appropriate actions to correct deviations or notify FSQ manager

This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or tasks, but instead is to provide a guideline of fundamental responsibilities, tasks and duties. The Company reserves the right to make edits and changes to this role description as business needs require and new tasks and duties may be periodically added or revised.

Background Requirements

A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Previous food safety and quality experience required with a minimum of 1-2 years' experience in food manufacturing. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Must have basic computer skills such as Microsoft offices e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Must be a good team player and can communicate and interact well with others. Must have good math skills and analytical skills. Ability to be precise and accurate. Ability to make good judgment and decisions during the shift. Ability to read and follow documented food safety and quality protocol. Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and Quality & Food Safety Systems. Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties.
• Work conditions vary, working time will vary based upon work / project needs, and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 5 to 90 F degrees in processing departments.
• Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical, hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. to stand for long periods of time

Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze reports, manage data and detail

Company Description

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