Overview
JOB SUMMARY : Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)
Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)
Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)
Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)
Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to :
Education / Certification :
Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university
Experience :
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B / basic; J / journey; E / expert) :
- Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
- Food chemistry (J)
- Food microbiology (J)
- Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
- HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
- Food processing equipment (B)
- Food testing concepts and techniques (B)
- PC word processing / spreadsheet software (B)
Skill and ability to :
- Work independently
- Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
- Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
- Perform a variety of food safety tests
- Work in a laboratory environment
- Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
- Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed
LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Not applicable.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
- Productivity / quality standards : test / audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
- Productivity / quality standards : accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
- Domestic and international regulatory compliance
- Teamwork within the department and across departments
- Project / assignment standards
- Customer satisfaction
- Safety standards and procedures : food
- Safety standards and procedures : laboratory equipment and procedures