Crew Lead - Quality Assurance

Summary of Position:

Under general supervision, this position assists in overseeing and maintaining GreenGate Fresh’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs, including microbiological testing, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), internal General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audits, product quality evaluations, and compliance certifications. This role provides leadership support in the absence of department supervisors, helps coordinate team activities, and ensures all operations are performed in compliance with Quality and Food Safety guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring systematic sampling of incoming raw products, finished products, and the plant environment for food safety and quality.
• Assist in supervising food sampling procedures to ensure compliance with company and government regulations and standards.
• Assist supervisors with internal control samples, testing, and record keeping, ensuring completeness; review written and electronic records for accuracy and validity of results.
• Assist Chemtech with appropriate chemical levels in all wash lines while in operation.
• Assist with changing and repairing chemical system parts.
• Generate reports for chemical deviations, sensor calibrations, sensor replacement, and daily reports.
• Adjust Walchem chemical injection controllers.
• Coordinate pre-operation inspection and verify effective execution of sanitation activities.
• Assist supervisors and managers and ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Hazard Communication, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 - Section 110.
• Assist in administering and supporting safety and health programs to ensure a safe workplace and to follow county, state, federal, national, and international regulations.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and on time to ensure an efficient, steady flow of information.
• Provides coverage and assists in managing break and department lunches of team members.
• Knowledge and effective interpretation and implementation of applicable labor laws.
• Ability to work in a partnership with the Human Resources department.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Essential Abilities

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as food safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Have effective organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Must have strong math skills and be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Seasonal travel between Yuma, AZ (Winter) & Salinas, CA (Summer); preferred.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 1 (one) – 2(two) year experience as QA Tech
• Understanding of industry Food Safety standards
• Ability to present training material
• Must have valid State Driver License
• Excellent communication skills and detail oriented
• Working understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Education/Certification/License/Formal Training:

1. High School Diploma or associate degree preferred.
2. One (1) to three (3) years of related experience in a food systems or food manufacturing environment.
3. Experience and knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost management.

Physical Requirements:

• Employees are required to walk, stand, sit, and use hands/fingers.
• Employees may also be required to lift 50 lbs during company move/transfer seasons.
• Required visual abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• When working in the plant, the work environment has moderate to heavy noise levels, which require the use of PPE’s during long exposure periods.
• When working in the plant or outdoors, you must be able to adapt and work in various temperatures.