Ratto Bros, Inc. is a 100-year-old family-owned farming operation selling vegetables and leafy greens to retailers and packers throughout the U.S. As a vertically integrated grower, packer, and shipper, we have full control over every aspect of our business that allows us to stay true to our ongoing commitment to provide the freshest, safest, and highest quality produce on the market.
The QA Field Inspector will ensure that all of our day-to-day food safety and quality programs and procedures are being followed throughout our ranches and cooler. This position will be responsible for conducting internal audits and assessments, develop SOPs, perform product samples, microbial swabs, and complete all food safety and quality forms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and train employees on the company’s food safety policies and systems
- Conduct internal food safety/quality audits
- Be able to develop and instruct employees on SOPs and SSOPs
- Maintain necessary food safety documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness ie (suppliers, buyers, sanitation etc)
- Communicate with suppliers and buyers to discuss food quality and safety requirements.
- Provide food safety and quality support to all departments
- Perform all microbiological sampling in our fields, facility, and water while working with third party laboratories to ensure testing in accordance with company protocols.
- Ensure pest control for all locations are being monitored and that corrective actions are processed
- Be able to handle any government, regulatory and customer food safety audit
- Conduct Glass/Brittle plastic audits
- Conduct Food safety assessments (preharvest/preseason)
- Be able to complete all Quality control forms (such as QC receiving inspection forms, quality checks, etc).
- Respond and handle all food safety or quality issues or concerns
- Other duties as assigned
Work Environment:
- Work schedule will include weekends.
- Ability to bend, climb and lift up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to adapt to wet, cold, and/or humid, hot conditions indoor or outdoor
- Walk ranches that include uneven terrain, mud, dust, foggy, heat.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years’ experience in Food Safety & Quality control, manufacturing setting required; produce experience preferred
- AA in agriculture, food safety, or equivalent preferred, not required
- Knowledgeable in food safety/quality programs for leafy greens and specialty crops
- Understanding of microbiology
- Laboratory experience preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Comprehensive understanding of GAP’s, GMP’s, LGMA, CCOF, FSMA, BRC, FDA
- Valid Driver’s license
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and FAMOUS
This position is a full time, year round employment. We offer competitive wages and benefits along with the opportunity for personal growth within a learning environment. Hourly rate is based on experience. Ratto Bros Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. Job offer is subject to contingencies. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call 209-545-4445 or email resume to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Food safety: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver License (Required)
Work Location: In person
