Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician

Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician

Full-Time

Location:

Rhode Island Food Factory – 263 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865 | Monday to Sunday: 3:00 pm or 2:00 am start

• The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician is responsible for ensuring food safety policies are adhered to and product quality standards are met in our Food Manufacturing Plant.
• Assist the front-line supervisory staff in ensuring adherence to GMP and HACCP program compliance.
• Ensure the manufacturing processes and facilities meet quality standards with emphasis on product safety, sanitation, environmental awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure product quality through random on-floor quality checks and regular internal audits to meet FDA standards.
• Perform routine audits in the plant and warehouse to ensure company standards are met.
• Responsible for food safety and quality control training and scheduling.
• Manage HACCP records keeping, review, verification, and corrective actions. Update or assist in revisions of SOPs and specifications as required.
• Collect and send microbiological and chemical samples for lab testing and verify results comply with standards.
• Ensure supplier information is updated and received materials follow company QA standards. Ensure finished product specification, microbiological and chemical integrity.
• Perform factory audits (e.g., daily pre-operational checks, internal audits, etc.).
• Conduct in-depth investigations to resolve non-compliant products or practices in a timely fashion and apply findings to improve the process.

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health, or Biological Science.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• HACCP plant experience is an asset.
• Previous leadership experience, preferably in a food processing facility.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish an asset.

• Full-Time starting immediately at $20.00/hour
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• Power of
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Live our core values – "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" – as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards:
  Comprehensive group health benefits and retirement plans that recognize your contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential:
  Extensive training and opportunities for career advancement.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive.
• Drive Sustainable Impact:
  We promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience as a Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, Food Technician, or related roles.