Quality Technician

Food Safety Role & Responsibility :

As an individual, the incumbent must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance / Safety / Security policies and training requirements.

Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to, GMP, Food Safety Plan, Listeria, Food Safety and Quality Statement, FSSC 22000 / Global Food Safety Policy / Food Safety Goals, Visitor / Food / Site Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Some additional items will include : GLP's, Equipment Calibration, Hold / Release, Allergens, and CCP Monitoring.

The individual must also request additional and / or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility.

Summary :

This is a fast-paced position heavily involved with the mathematical and technical areas. The incumbent will inspect all inbound raw materials for compliance to Fresh Express quality standards and / or also serves as an important supporting member of the Production Team on the production floor by rotation.

Job Function Statements Essential Functions :

• Responsible for Pre-op inspection, calibration of equipment and / or instruments before start-up, swabbing of equipment and / or instruments in production area for sanitation effectiveness
• Responsible for routine sampling and testing of product at various stages of production.
• Responsible for recognizing, identifying, communicating and documenting out-of-spec samples.
• Responsible for ensuring that adjustments are made to ensure compliance to specifications,

and for re-checking following adjustments to ensure that product is of the highest quality.

• Responsible for routine sampling and testing of raw material products, to recognize, identify and document out-of-spec products.
• Responsible for effectively communicating inspection information to production management and Quality team members, as well as business management and corporate Quality when needed.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting truck inspections for food safety aspects
• Responsible for ensuring product traceability through product code verification on raw materials
• Inspects all inbound shipments of raw materials for compliance to Fresh Express quality standards
• Performs testing of bulk chemicals :
• Performs condiment and master pack inspection
• Maintains effective records and documentation of material inspections
• Performs measuring-equipment calibration
• Completes written and electronic reports and other communications as needed
• Responsible for performing duties listed below :

o raw material quality and ATU evaluation

o flume water testing for the following : total and free chlorine, Calcium, and Tsunami sanitizer levels

o Nature Seal

o Quat testing

o pH testing

o water temperature monitoring

o ambient temperature check for different processing area

o metal detector verification

o percent oxygen testing

o cut quality and blend ratio evaluation

o total volume testing

o package weight monitoring

o seal integrity (leaker testing)

o finished package temperature monitoring

o Defect check and WIP check

o Allergen verification

o code date verification

o equipment calibrations

o CQI and shelf-life sample collection

o bar code readability verification

o documentation of all results and actions

o entering data into computer when needed

• Responsible for helping to enforce GMP rules.
• Train new or existing QA technicians / inspectors as required.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Required Qualifications / Skills :

The ideal candidate must :

• Posses basic science and technical aptitude.
• Posses basic computer skills (AS / 400, Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Posses the ability to read and interpret documents (in English) such as safety rules, product

specifications, etc.

• Posses the ability to write routine reports and e-mail correspondence (in English).
• Be capable of working in a cold, wet environment for an entire shift.
• Be capable of working overtime, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Be capable of working hours and shifts dictated by production schedule.
• Be capable of meeting all attendance requirements.
• Be capable of meeting all required testing frequencies (detailed, fast-paced work).
• Be capable of standing for long periods of time.
• Be capable of operating measuring instruments, such as : weight scales and thermometers.
• Be capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator.

Other Desired Qualifications / Skills :

High school diploma (or equivalent).

Previous experience working in QA or a Technical environment.

Bilingual English / Spanish / Polish.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Experience meeting or exceeding high production expectations.

Food industry experience.

Past experience working in a cold environment.

Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction.

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