Quality Assurance Technician

About the role

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system. Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Adhere, implement, monitor, verify, validate, and write procedures and processes under SQF, HACCP, GMP, Food Safety & Quality in all areas of USDA/FDA labeling, manufacturing, and warehousing.
• Learn and become knowledgeable in SQF, USDA/FDA regulations, GMPs, Food Safety, HACCP & SOPs.
• Maintain, organize, and assist with updating all SQF and HACCP documentation to ensure compliance with current regulations.
• Read and understand Manufacturing Statements.
• Organize and maintain critical tracking events documents, files, and records.
• Coordinate PFG supplier approval program compliance, ensuring supplier load compliance and Environmental Social Governance documents.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and understand allergens and proper labeling to avoid effects on customers.
• Understand the consequences of cross-contamination and how to avoid it.
• Operate lab equipment (scale and thermometer) and understand SQF regulations per industry standards.
• Follow FDA & USDA guidelines and administer environmental swab tests per sanitary standard operating procedures.
• Practice hold and release policies and procedures in the event of suitability questions regarding ingredients or finished products.
• Maintain records and tasks to ensure compliance with all governing standards.
• Ensure daily pre-operational and operational inspections have been completed.
• Utilize organoleptic, chemical, physical, and visual techniques to evaluate raw materials and finished products.
• Assist with compliance of quality checks for quarterly, semi-annual, and annual 3rd party audits.
• Recognize and address product nuance; attention to detail is essential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• Associates/1-year technical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as interact with other departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet critical tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to accept changing work demands and seek opportunities to improve food safety systems.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to adhere to all safety rules, policies, and regulations in relationship to OSHA standards.
• Maintain and follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and OLM Food Solutions standards, including safe work practices.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off