Quality Assurance Lead - 2nd Shift (2pm-10:30pm)

Company Overview

Torn & Glasser has been a family-owned and operated business since 1928, evolving from a fresh produce market to a leading importer, processor, and packer of nuts, dried fruits, beans, rice, spices, candies, and grains. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted name in the food industry.

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Position Summary

The Quality Control Lead is responsible for supporting production processes; maintains a presence on the floor and overseeing QA staff and answering questions when they arise.

Major Activities Performed

• Oversee personnel to ensure work is completed.
• Work with Manager/Supervisor to ensure proper scheduling of employees based on work.
• Responsible for accessing shift requirements and coverage as needed and directing resources appropriately.
• Responsible for monitoring shift quality requirements and reporting of issues as needed to QC Management.
• Performs trainings as needed on necessary programs, policies, procedures or work instructions.
• Performs quality checks of raw, work in process, and finish product through inspection and visual checks of packaging.
• Performs pre-op inspections and swabs as necessary.
• Performs daily allergen inspections during pre-op and work in progress.
• Performs daily GMP audits in production and the warehouse.
• Collects and logs production/processing samples.
• Ensures all non-conforming products are placed on hold and fully documented.
• Investigates customer complaints as directed.
• Assists QC Supervisor/Manager with other projects as needed.
• Insures compliance with all Company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, Food Defense and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers and/or government legislations, including timely communication to appropriate facility management of any non-conformity issues or violations found
• Compliance to all employee job safety requirements and regulations as required by company policies, including timely communication to appropriate facility management of any non-conformity issues or violations found
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science related field or equivalent relevant experience and education
• 3 years’ experience working in a food manufacturing environment;
• 1 year experience in a Quality Control Leadership role in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable and experienced in general food safety programs and policies - includes government regulations, FDA, USDA, AIB, HACCP, GMP, and Allergen Programs
• Knowledge of Labeling regulations, FDA, COOL, Prop 65, Nutritional Warnings and Health Claims
• Experience of NLEA labeling guidelines and development of nutritional data using ESHA Genesis Programs
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.

If you are passionate about ensuring product quality and safety in the food industry, we invite you to apply for the Quality Assurance Lead position at Torn & Glasser. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional products!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.30 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24