JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)
Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)
Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)
Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)
Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university
Experience:
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
Food safety concepts and techniques (J)Food chemistry (J)Food microbiology (J)Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)Food processing equipment (B)Food testing concepts and techniques (B)PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
Skill and ability to:
Work independentlyIdentify problems or irregularities for early resolutionCommunicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writingRead and process written information with a high degree of accuracyPerform a variety of food safety tests Work in a laboratory environmentWork effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer serviceAct in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Not applicable.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliabilityProductivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughnessDomestic and international regulatory complianceTeamwork within the department and across departmentsProject/assignment standardsCustomer satisfactionSafety standards and procedures: foodSafety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures
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