WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP US SERVE THE WORLDS BEST SALMON?
We are looking for a 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) Food Safety and Quality Control Technician for our salmon processing plant in Wayne NJ.
Bakkafrost is one of the world’s leading salmon farming companies and we are raising probably the best salmon in the world. We are operating a brand-new processing facility in Wayne NJ, and we are looking for new colleagues to help us ensure that the salmon stays the best while we prepare to ship it customer in the US.
Job responsibilities include:
- Perform incoming raw material inspections
- Conduct in-process product checks:
- Weight
- Temperature
- Appearance
- Packaging Integrity
- Execute finished product inspections & release checks
- Monitor CCP's in real-time on the floor
- Collect samples for:
- Micro Testing
- Shelf-life
- Lab submission
- Perform metal detector checks / verification runs
- Conduct line checks:
- Label accuracy
- Coding / date verification
- Verify sanitation pre-op checks
- Document all results in:
- QC logs
- Production Records
- Monitor and document employee compliance with personal hygiene and company policies
- Supports internal and external audits as required including the preparation of audit documentation and follow up with audit findings and preparation of corrective actions.
- Assists the Quality Manager in writing and updating the Food Safety Plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other quality assurance documents as needed.
- Monitor and document product safety and quality throughout processing to ensure compliance with requirements and product specifications
- Monitor and document compliance with programs related to pest control, utensils and uniforms
- Conduct and document internal cGMP audit and report non-conformance/deviations
- Conduct and document daily quality control checks on raw material and finished products
- Maintain routine environmental monitoring program and sampling for laboratory analysis
- Perform sanitation verification and calibration of equipment, such as scales and metal detector
- Correct recording and filing relevant documentations to support BRC certification
We offer:
- Full time position with opportunity for overtime
- Hourly salary with annual adjustments
- Annual bonus payments
- 401k matching
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts on our products
- Paid training for all courses and certifications necessary
Qualifications:
- We expect you to have relevant experience from a similar FSQC position
- Bachelors degree in biology or food sciences
- A solid understanding of HACCP with additional exposure to GMP, FDA preferred have or
willingness to achieve HACCP and PCQI certifications.
- Effective communication skills in both English and Spanish
- Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to
prioritize, manage time well, multitask, and be deadline oriented
We are looking forward to seeing your application.
About Bakkafrost
Bakkafrost USA is a part of the Bakkafrost Group. Bakkafrost USA is importing fresh and frozen salmon. We process the salmon in our brand new state of the art processing facility in Wayne NJ, and we distribute across the US east coast on our own trucks.
The Bakkafrost Group is one of the largest salmon farmers in the world, with farming operations in the Faroe Islands and Scotland. The Group is fully integrated from feed production to smolt, farming, Value-Added-Processing, and sales. The Bakkafrost Group has 1,699 employees (full-time equivalents).
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Food Safety and Quality Control: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English and Spanish fluently (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
