Lead Quality & Food Safety (QFS) Technician

About the role

Lead Quality & Food Safety (QFS) Technicians will fill an essential role in the monitoring and advancement of our food safety and quality programs. Through daily process checks the Lead QFS Techs will ensure the integrity of all of our products, so that our customers can always enjoy them with full confidence and satisfaction.

Responsibilities as a Lead QFS Technician

• Support QFS Techs by being the first point of contact on the floor
• Verify daily quality and food safety activities are completed and documented
• Train new hires and support cross-training for other employees
• Execute verification activities as delegated by the QFS Supervisor
• Keep QA Office and supplies organized & communicate needs to the QFS Supervisor
• Backup coverage for QFS as needed
• Support master sanitation and emergency projects as needed (ie. HVAC issues, etc.)

Necessary knowledge, skills, and experience

• At least 1+ years of work experience in quality and/or food safety
• Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, and Food Safety requirements
• Able to work in a 40°F environment for a full shift; standing and walking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable using a computer tablet
• Able to think on your feet and know when to escalate and ask for help
• Able to stay organized and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Able to utilize Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Forms
• Ability to read, speak and write in English required
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn on the job and share knowledge with other team members
• Takes direction well and asks thoughtful questions

Personal characteristics

• Detail-oriented, passionate, and takes pride in doing the best job possible
• Deeply caring about the team and the success of the business
• Self-starter, eager to learn and support your peers in pursuit of shared goals
• Humility: You appreciate everyone and the contributions that they make. The work of others is just as valuable as your own.
• Flexibility: Things can change quickly. You take instruction well and use constructive feedback to improve the next time
• Confidence: You understand “the why” behind your work and your demeanor inspires those around you
• Positive: You’re the sort of person who is a joy to be around. You smile and lift people when they’re feeling down.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Traditional benefits for full-time hourly – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term, and Long Term Disability
• Equity available to full-time employees after 1 year of employment
• Generous sick leave & PTO policy
• Up to 10 paid holidays