FSQA Technician

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Full Time Mishawaka, IN, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Hours
: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts) / Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM (6-hour shift) or 6:00 AM - 12 PM

About United Petfood:

United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US.

Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide routine verification of in-process testing performed by production operators (NIR- moisture, fat, protein; Aw- water activity, density, dimensions).
• Work with Processing Technicians and Shift Managers when product is outside specifications, (via routine verification and direct observations), completing support documentation including identification of any impacted product.
• Perform routine in-process direct observation and /or verification of PC (preventive control) to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
• Perform routine direct observation and /or verification of all other in-process checks to ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Perform routine environmental swabbing and pre-operational inspections as defined in the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP).
• Perform routine GMP inspections.
• Perform laboratory tests for raw materials and finished products as per documented programs.
• Perform standard data analysis and provide information to relevant management.
• Maintain the sample library by properly organizing and storing samples in accordance with procedures.
• Submit samples to third party labs for routine and additional testing or confirmation of test results received.
• Review of relevant analytical and pre-shipment documentation and perform product release of finished product as required.
• All other duties as assigned

Workplace Safety:

• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries

Quality & Food Safety:

• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
• Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Meat Science or equivalent experience.
• Quality Assurance experience in pet food or human food manufacturing preferred.
• Effective influence and persuasion skills.
• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge and application of food manufacturing policies and procedures desired
• Ability to recognize and innovate better ways to accomplish manufacturing objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail Oriented and work well independently and with a team.
• Basic computers skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to perform physical demands of the position including lifting up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, push/pull up to 50 pounds, reach overhead, bend to the floor and stand for extended period of time, climb ladders and walk on grated/elevated catwalks

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.