3rd Shift FSQA Technician

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician to support the overall Food Safety Plan through monitoring, record review, and inspections in a lab environment.

The role involves performing verification inspections, pre-operational swabs, environmental monitoring, and periodic data entry while upholding Good Manufacturing Practices and the Safe Quality Food Program. Prior SAP experience and HACCP certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• Ability to complete tasks based on standard procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work cross-functionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct verification inspections for post sanitation and pre-operation cleans.
• Conduct pre-operational and environmental monitoring swabs.
• Conduct plating of environmental monitoring swabs.
• Monitor room, cooler and incubator temperatures.
• Conduct routine testing and monitoring of product and packaging attributes to established specifications.
• Conduct daily review of labels and retain product.
• Conduct real time review of production records.
• Conduct daily line inspections.
• Conduct routine data entry and filing of paperwork.
• Adhere to Safe Quality Food Program policies and procedures.

Skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Degree

Associate’s degree in Food Science

HACCP Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician supports the overall Food Safety Plan through monitoring, record/product review and inspections.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct verification inspections for post sanitation and pre-operation cleans.
• Conduct pre-operational and environmental monitoring swabs
• Conduct plating of environmental monitoring swabs
• Monitor room, cooler and incubator temperatures.
• Conduct routine testing and monitoring of product and packaging attributes to established specifications
• Conduct daily review of labels and retain product
• Conduct real time review of production records
• Conduct daily line inspections.
• Conduct routine data entry and filing of paper work
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by plant FSQA leadership.
• Maintain company confidentiality.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Degree
• Ability to complete tasks based on standard procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work cross-functionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Food Science or related field
• SAP experience.
• HACCP Certification.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Work is performed in a lab setting.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 60-80 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.