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QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNOLOGIST – LEGENDARY BAKING OAK FOREST, IL NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: The Quality
Assurance Technologist is a member of the facility Quality Assurance
Department, and gets functional direction from the Quality Assurance
Manager. This position interacts with
plant management and crewmembers to help verify food quality and food
safety. This position has duties which
include data analysis, report writing, and formal communication with internal
and external suppliers and customers.
Some management responsibilities are required of this position. This position also provides training
relating to food quality and food safety. DIMENSIONS: A
full-time position DETAILED ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1.
Verify
food quality and food safety through auditing and reporting. Keep management team informed of any
changes in formulas or product specifications. 2.
Consult
and advise plant management on quality issues. Work with the team to find
solutions to problems. 3. Responsible for the knowledge,
understanding, and of all company policies and regulations. Works to ensure
company Vision Values and Culture is understood and followed by all employees
starting with she/he behavior of leading by example. 4.
Monitors
and records food safety or security issues and concerns daily. Communicates
and resolves any violations of food safety or security when it is observed or
reported. Escalates food safety or security issues and concerns to QA or
Assistant Manager and Plant Manager as appropriate. 5.
Incorporate
the requirements of production and distribution into the weekly task list. 6.
Take
steps to identify, isolate and report poor quality or potentially unsafe food
materials. Work with plant management
to safely evaluate and disposition all such materials. 7.
Expedite
quality assurance tasks by providing help in support of specific projects. 8.
Provide
training as necessary to verify product quality and compliance with
specifications. 9.
Inspect
ingredients, packaging materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished
products for compliance with specifications.
Work with plant management to find and test solutions to problems. 10. Conduct periodic sanitation, GMP and
HACCP audits. Review findings with
plant management. 11. Data collection, analysis and
recommendations are required. Conduct
studies to identify problems or potential problems relating to food quality
and food safety. 12. Maintain QA and HACCP records, as
directed. Verify all critical control points in plant. 13. Audit processes and procedures to
ensure food quality and food safety.
Verify compliance with company specifications, customer requirements
and regulatory requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Position must be able to: see/hear/speak work in -10 to 100
°F environments for short periods of time handle hot and cold
materials and equipment reach above
shoulder and below knee level submerge hands in
hot water and cleaners 2.
Sit
30% Walk 40% Stand 20%
Stoop/Bend 10% 3.
Communicate
– verbal and written with good listening skills 4.
Reading,
writing shills in addition to advanced mathematical and reasoning skills to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 5.
Evaluate
food using sensory skills (appearance, flavor, aroma, consistency) 6.
Occasionally
lifts or moves weights up to 25 pounds SKILL OR
SPECIALIZATION REQUIRED: Four
year degree in Food Science or related field.
Must be able to successfully complete and become SQF Level 2
certified. Must be computer literate,
including word processing and spreadsheet applications. Must be able to work
independently, at a fast pace, follow and give directions and make decisions.
Must have the ability to interact positively with all employees. |
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