Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician

Title: Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician Salary Range: $19.87
Status: Non-Exempt Days/Shifts: 2nd Shift
Location: Springfield, OH Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor
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GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
We are hiring 2nd shift Food Safety Quality Assurance Technicians to support our operations. In this role, you will complete FSQA test on raw material, in process product, and finished product to assure product safety and quality in compliance with SQF.

From day one, we provide benefits, PTO accrual, and a 401(k), along with hands-on training to help you strengthen and expand the skills you already have.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Proven experience in all aspects of the Dole Quality process
• Dole Quality Assurance experience helpful.
• Complete quality checks to meet all quality parameters by product type as required
• Complete food safety checks to meet all critical control points.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.
• Employee must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP’s related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF)
• Ensure the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• • Should be able to read and work in a fast-paced production environment.
• • Previous food quality experience is preferred.
• Previous quality experience is preferred.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in cold temperatures (32-35 degrees)
• Willing to follow PPE protocol (hairnet, hardhat, gloves, smock/ safety vest)
• jewelry (earrings, necklaces, rings, watches) are not permitted on production floors

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb and work in confined or awkward spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, to work in a cold environment, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds. Able to work in a cold environment (35* on Plant floor).

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 5-day / 10-hour work schedule

• Saturdays may be scheduled as a 12-hour shift based on production needs

  
  

Shift Details

2nd Shift- $19.87/hour

• 2:15 PM – until production is finished

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required.

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.


Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppaspan.pdf
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/legacy/files/USERRA_Private.pdf