QA/QC Lead Technician, FL

Title: QA/QC Lead Technician

Reports To: QA Supervisor

Location: Delray Beach, FL

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB SUMMARY

It is the QA/QC Lead Technician's responsibility to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines, ensure compliance with all customer expectations, internal quality, and Food Safety Standards and Policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Critical Control Point testing of HACCP program
• To effectively operate PPA (Peroxy-Serve 15) pumps, sanitizing outlets, and performs testing to assure Organic wash requirements are met
• To effectively operate chlorine pumps, sanitizing outlets, and performance of testing to assure chlorination wash requirements are met
• Sample pulling for shelf life, microbiological, and customer requirements
• Pre-Operational testing of sanitation to include: ATP testing of surfaces, and evaluations of cleaning practices
• To effectively monitor and test all metal detection units for assurance of metal free production
• Packaging and seal testing, relative to container type – such as vacuum, pressure, or bubble testing
• Calibrations on weight scaled, thermometers, and all applicable testing tools or detectors
• GMP (Good manufacturing Practices) monitoring of operation to assure foods safe environment
• Color code enforcement; sanitation, organics, allergens, others as required
• Hold and release program
• Rework program
• Cut size monitoring 
• Daily review of QC documents
• Maintain Inventory on new QC documents during manager absence 
• Shelf life evaluation and sensory testing as required
• Work with soap’s other cleaning chemicals
• Facilitate Temperate monitoring program through use of data loggers 
• Product labeling and traceability reviews
• Training staff and enforcement of safety requirement – gloves, goggles, PPE
• Train new QC staff as directed, communicate new procedures to staff 
• Other duties as required 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to stand, sit, walk for long periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for simple firm, grasping and writing
• Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing
• Occasional Lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.
• Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as required 

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Food Quality inspection experience, produce experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Computer skills –
• Basics: Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Office
• Industry Specific: Famous
• HACCAP certification or have participated in HACCAP training
• Must be able to follow complex verbal and written instruction and be able to work independently to evaluate and resolve Quality-related problems and identify and communicate short term remedial actions. 
• Must have a high level of problem solving skills. 

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.