Summary of Position: Seasonal Position
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician is responsible for monitoring food safety controls, quality attributes, the plant environment, and GMPs. The FSQA Technician is responsible for assessing the quality and safety of the product during production. The position conducts quantitative and qualitative checks on product quality, enforces GMPs, and reports on issues in a timely manner. This level entry position will train with direct supervision until the mastery of one processing line is completed. Levels of progression are determined by evaluation by FSQA Manager or Director.
Essential Duties for all Employees:
· Maintain a clean and safe work environment that promotes work safety and product integrity.
· You must always follow all Safety & GMP requirements.
· Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
· Willing to be flexible to accommodate changing business conditions.
Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Conduct and document process checks for food safety and/or quality with supervision. FSQA Technician must demonstrate proficiency in using analytical instruments for one line:
· pH measurements
· Temperature readings
· Color analysis
· Solids, consistency, and other quality attributes
2. FSQA Technicians must understand and show proficiency in monitoring and documenting critical food safety checks and how they relate to HACCP, and Preventative Control based Food Safety plans. Examples of such checks include:
· Metal detector checks
· Magnet checks
· Temperature readings
· pH measurements
3. Understand and demonstrate aseptic sampling techniques for microbiological sampling.
4. GMP and process area monitoring.
5. Recordkeeping. This includes filling out calibration, lot tracking, and process monitoring paperwork.
6. Reporting
A. Report any product that is out of compliance, or deviations to appropriate lead person.
B. Stop the line if there is a quality or safety issue.
C. Place the product on hold if there is a quality issue.
Qualifications:
· High school, or related job experience preferred.
· Some agricultural, food processing and general manufacturing process and equipment experience.
· Attention to detail for record-keeping and able to follow directions.
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation:
The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on several factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Our goal is to provide competitive pay that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside our benefits program to meet your needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
George Chiala Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $19.73 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
