Quality Control Technician

Description

DiscoverFresh Foods is a leader in the ready to eat & bakery manufacturing industry. In addition to our own line of fine food products we provide solutions to Private Label, National Brand, and co-pack clients across the US and the world. Our services aim at achieving client goals by focusing on the desired end user experience. As a leader in the industry, we constantly adapt to new technologies and are looking for qualified individuals to join our growing team to support our efforts.

The person in this role will select equipment and areas for tests at specified stages in the sanitation and production process and will review and supply reports to appropriate personnel for evaluation (ATP swabs); Record test data and results, applying established quality control procedures; Monitor overall on-line quality and food safety systems including all Critical Control Points (CCP) as per HACCP plan.

1st shift hours are 6am - 4:45pm,Monday-Thursday, with infrequent work on Friday.

2nd shift hours are 5pm - 3:30am, Monday-Thursday, with infrequent work on Friday.

Main Responsibilities/Duties:

• GMP Monitoring
• Prepares and evaluates ingredient shelf life reports, maintain retain samples for finished goods and raw materials.
• Collects, reviews and maintains files of all documentation relating to production and quality control.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Responsible for collecting quality data and running analysis of the product.
• Reviews and maintains digital file of required certificates of analysis and specifications for ingredients received.
• Assist in preparations of all 3rd party audits including AIB GMP, Regulatory, Customer (SQMS), GFSI certification assessments, etc.
• Train personnel on GMP, HACCP, Allergen control and all other pertinent Quality systems if practices are not followed.
• Monitor production, raw materials and finished product for Safety or Quality deviations and report non-conformances to superior(s).
• Monitor and check raw materials received against product specification and release product if attributes are within specification.
• Monitor GMP’s during production.
• Quality hand, machine, cake batter checks (weights, temperatures, visual).
• Verification of outgoing codes (sell by date) on both unit and case.
• Responsible for metal detector verification & contamination log.
• Sanitation verification (atp swab).
• Internal auditing (allergen control) /temperatures.
• Incoming allergen/shellfish and seafood temperature verification & continuous monitoring.
• Shelf life studies (y/m and aerobic plating; sensory analysis).
• New label / nutrition panel creation & ingredient statement accuracy.
• Recipe formation with new/potential customers.
• Recall coordinator, Recall data (incoming & outgoing) goods.
• Creating and implementing USDA/FDA HACCP plans (should be HACCP certified).
• Knowledgeable in SQF audit process.
• R&D/product development.

Requirements

Education:

Associate’s Degree In Food Science or experience in related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, SOP, Pest control, Food Service and Bakery operation

Physical and Mental Requirements of this job:

• Ability to work in a plant environment for extended periods of time (able to work in warm and cooler temperature environment).
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds and work occasional overtime daily or on weekends.

DiscoverFresh Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.