What are the responsibilities and job description for the Validation Technician - 3rd Shift position at Amy's Kitchen, Inc.?
About Amy’s
At Amy’s Kitchen, we're more than just a food company- we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation®, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.
We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy’s, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.
Shift: 3rd | 10pm - 6:30am
Pay: $19.25/hr.
Location: 441 W Antelope Rd, White City, OR 97503
Amy’s Perks:
- A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged
- Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role
- Discount on Amy’s products
- Opportunities to grow and advance your career
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Affordable Amy’s meals on-site for lunch and dinner
- Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety
- Referral Bonuses
- Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy’s
- 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)
- Parental Leave Program
- Education reimbursement; scholarship Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options
SUMMARY
Collaborate with multiple departments to coordinate and execute validations related to cleaning, thermal processing, critical controls points, and preventive controls. Will perform an analysis on the data collected to determine the efficacy of the procedure, system, or equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
- Coordinate various validation events related to cleaning, thermal processing, CCPs and PCs
- Perform Indicator, Microbiological and Allergen sampling of equipment.
- Maintain of documents and records (microbiological results, temperature data, metal detector data).
- Immediately report out-of-spec results and operating conditions to the responsible department.
- Identify deviations from specifications and controls
- Assist with conducting environmental monitoring swabs
- May assist with root cause analysis corrective actions
- Ensure validation reports are completed and have appropriate review, approval, and document control
- May prepare presentations on validation summaries and present to management
- May assist with new equipment/area verifications
- Perform other duties as assigned.
It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Preferred Associates degree in science related field; at least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SKILLS
- Strong communication skills
- Must pass a written proficiency test
- Detail oriented
- Computer literate (Excel, Word, Data Entry programs, PowerPoint)
- Reliable/Dependable
- Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
- Preferred: Bilingual Spanish/English
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures.
- Ability to write reports and correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, rate, ratio by a pre-defined variable.
- Draw and interpret bar & line graphs and pie charts.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
TRAVEL
Estimated travel will be infrequent.
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