What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Tech 3rd shift position at Golden State Foods?
Description
Description: Job Description Quality Systems Technician - Protein
Job Summary
Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance
with company, customer, governmental, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation
standards. Theprimary focus of the quality systems department is to ensure that only safe, high
quality product is sent to our customers.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (30 %)
and/or customer needs.(10 %)
solutions to concerns and, when possible, prevent unforeseen situations that could
compromise product quality/safety.(15 %)
Not applicable
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
Domestic and international regulatory compliance
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project/assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
Safety standards and procedures: food
Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree (completed or in-progress) in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or
related field of science from an accredited college or university
Experience
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience or background; an understanding of food safety and
regulations is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
Food Chemistry (B)
Skill And Ability To
Work independently
Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
Take initiative to devise and implement solutions to unforeseen situations
Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in
writing
Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
Perform a variety of food safety tests
Work in a laboratory environment
Work effectively with other departments, with a focus on food safety, and maintaining
high levels of product quality and meeting customer and company expectations.
Must have the ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 38 lbs of weight.
Act in accordance with GSF’s Creed and Values
Description: Job Description Quality Systems Technician - Protein
Job Summary
Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance
with company, customer, governmental, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation
standards. Theprimary focus of the quality systems department is to ensure that only safe, high
quality product is sent to our customers.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collect and prepare samples for microbiological, analytical, or chemical testing on surfaces, raw
- Conduct tests and audits on products, processes, and facilities to ensure compliance with
ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (30 %)
- Conduct and verify monitoring activities to support the quality program and department. (15 %)
- Maintain records and test results to facilitate availability of accurate and thorough information.
and/or customer needs.(10 %)
- Daily interact with plant personnel to provide quality and safety-related information. Keep gsf
solutions to concerns and, when possible, prevent unforeseen situations that could
compromise product quality/safety.(15 %)
- Work with governmental inspectors to maintain establishment compliance to regulatory
- Trains new employees on gsf -specific techniques and practices. Visually observe meat
- Performs other related or assigned duties and projects as needed.
Not applicable
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
Domestic and international regulatory compliance
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project/assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
Safety standards and procedures: food
Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree (completed or in-progress) in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or
related field of science from an accredited college or university
Experience
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience or background; an understanding of food safety and
regulations is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
Food Chemistry (B)
Skill And Ability To
Work independently
Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
Take initiative to devise and implement solutions to unforeseen situations
Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in
writing
Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
Perform a variety of food safety tests
Work in a laboratory environment
Work effectively with other departments, with a focus on food safety, and maintaining
high levels of product quality and meeting customer and company expectations.
Must have the ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 38 lbs of weight.
Act in accordance with GSF’s Creed and Values