Quality Technician 2nd shift

Overview

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is part of the delight. We add value through a unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products.

We help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. We always strive to make it real.

Reporting to the QA Manager, the QA Inspector will oversee quality control activities, ensuring tasks are performed to meet ofi, customer and regulatory food safety and quality standards. The role includes communication, data collection and specialized tasks to enhance food safety throughout the facility. The QA Inspector will verify compliance with company food safety and hygiene protocols. Non-conformances discovered are to be communicated to the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager and/or Quality Manager.

• Inspect the production and packaging processing area in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ofi’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support Line leads and Production Supervisors in quality compliance.
• Perform and oversee the completion of datasheets in Red Zone including sanitation records, production quality monitoring, verifying line clearance and line setup before starting up.
• Collect ATP, EB and Allergen protein swabs, using protocols to determine areas to swab and report results in electronic files and/or verbally.
• Ensure proper hygiene is practiced by all employees (procedures, attire, etc.).
• Initiate non-conforming tags for raw and packaging materials, as needed.
• Enforce safety guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while coordinating efforts with other employees and departments.
• Participate in shift transition meetings.
• Ensure facilities follow GMP, HACCP and GFSI (SQF) guidelines including developing a Food Safety Culture.
• Perform daily sanitation chemical verifications and allergen cleaning verifications.
• Monitor and stock production PPE, cleaning chemicals and tools/utensils.
• Perform other assignments, duties, and special projects as assigned by the QA Supervisor or QA Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field preferred.
• One (1) year of relevant experience in quality assurance required.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret company and client part coding.
• Knowledge of food safety fundamentals including GMPs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work order instructions and other records/checklists used during production.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Experience with Redzone manufacturing preferred.
• Good attention to detail.

The pay for this role in the state of CA is $24.00 - $27.60/hr and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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