What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIRST SHIFT - Quality Assurance Technician position at Fresco Foods, Inc.?
Fresco Foods, Inc. (Eat Fresco) produces the highest quality, fresh packaged food. We are changing the way packaged foods are made, meeting the strong demand for convenient, real food. Eat Fresco is the solution for retailers seeking to offer great tasting, fresh, fully cooked meals.
Website: www.eatfrescofoods.com
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large-scale production kitchen or food production facility. Will be extremely organized, communicates professionally and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Fresco Foods is growing rapidly and will have several opportunities for growth and career development. We want positive people that can become future supervisors!
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (required).
- Food Industry or related industry experience (preferred).
- HACCP Certificate (preferred).
- PCQI Certificate (preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work based on urgency, efficiency and other factors.
- Ability and desire to influence others with tact and skill.
Responsibilities and Duties
The primary role of the Quality Assurance Technician is to help with ensuring compliance with all relevant Quality and Food Safety Standards following the SQF Code guidelines as well as Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines; all of which encompasses the Food Safety Management System that is built on GMP’s, SSOP’s, HACCP and other programs; meeting and/or exceeding customer expectations.
· ATP Swabs, and cooler/freezer temperature monitoring.
· Perform and document Scale Calibration Verification during Pre-Operation Inspection.
· Conduct and document Receiving Inspections of Raw and Non-Raw Materials and Packaging, including taking temperatures of trailer and products, visual examination of products, pulling samples when applicable and other checkups as necessary during the receiving process.
· Perform and document all CCP and CP verification based on HACCP Plan and HARPC Plan respectively.
· Perform and document weight checks on finished product at the end of the packaging line weekly.
· Pull retain samples daily and discard samples that have gone passed the ‘best if used by/freeze by’ date.
· Execute and document GMP Inspections during the operation hours.
· Perform and document Thermometer Calibration daily.
· Conduct and document Allergen Inventory daily.
· Conduct and document Pest Control Traps Inspection weekly.
· Perform and document Glass and Brittle Plastic Inspection monthly.
· Assist with managing site Sanitation Program and Staff.
· Notify QA Manager of any non-conformance and/or deviations so that immediate and appropriate corrective actions can be taken.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18