Advertisement: Food Technologist; 2nd Shift

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST- 2nd SHIFT

Frozen food manufacturer located in Tappan, Rockland County, NY, seeks immediately a Food Technologist with minimum 3 years related work experience for a second shift to assist with the performance of prescribed quality control tests, maintain corresponding records and create associated certification and/or control charts for raw materials, products and related processes.

• Enforce HACCP, GMPs and Safety standards throughout the facility to ensure compliance.
• Perform routine facility walkthroughs and communicate findings with Quality Control Manager.
• Perform Pre-operational, operational and post operational checks.
• Conduct and participate in internal and third‐party audits.
• Review daily prerequisite food safety and quality control records.
• Follow and improve quality control SOPs and prerequisite programs.
• Oversee all aspects of sanitation as per the Master Sanitation Schedule and ensure tasks are effectively completed.
• Report quality problems or findings to Quality Control Manager and follow up to ensure that corrective action has/will take place.
• Assess the product specifications and test them with customer requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.
• Assist and/or train production employees on work, food safety and quality procedures as required.
• Perform verification of HACCP records, prerequisite records, and other records relating to the food safety quality control program.
• Monitor and approve supplier performance.
• Handle ATP and allergen control testing.
• Review labels and raw materials routinely.
• Supervise line checkers and QC assistant to ensure timely checks and tests are conducted accurately.
• Ensure product compliance with regulatory agencies and that the company is adhering to quality standards; guide production staff about quality standards.
• Lead and/or participate in quality audits of the plant.
• Maintain, update, and control accurate documentation of all records.
• Ensure that the calibration of all testing instruments is accurate and meets company standards.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Work on special projects.
• Participate in or initiate Mock Recall.

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Food Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 Years Experience in USDA Facility.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOP, SSOP, Pest Control Programs, USDA & FDA regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry software.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA.

Frequent walking, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent verbal communication; frequent and repetitive keyboarding motion. Ability to operate standard office equipment: computer, facsimile machine, photocopier, calculator, multi‑line telephone system, etc.

Pay range $65k - $70k + benefits.

EOE; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.