Advertisement : Food Technologist (2nd Shift)

Caribbean Food Delights; Tappan (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established frozen food manufacturer in Tappan is seeking a Food Technologist to ensure compliance with quality standards and manage quality control processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related fields and at least 3 years of experience in a USDA facility. Responsibilities include enforcing regulations, conducting audits, and training staff while overseeing sanitation and quality protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in USDA facility.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMPs, HACCP, USDA & FDA regulations required.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce HACCP, GMPs, and Safety standards.
• Conduct quality and safety audits of the facility.
• Train production employees on food safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Laboratory Experience

FDA Regulations

Food Industry

Food Safety Experience

Food Processing

Microbiology

Research & Development

Baking

Product Development

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data Entry Software

Job description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :

• 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 that tasks are effectively completed
• Report quality problems or findings to Quality Control Manager and follows 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.
• Assists and / or train production employee on work food safety and quality procedures as required.
• Performs verification on of HACCP records prerequisite records other relating to 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 being done accurately.
• Ensure product compliance with regulatory agencies and ensure that the company is adhering to quality standards; guide production staff about quality standards.
• Leads and / or participates in quality audits of the plant.
• Maintain update and control accurate documentation of all records.
• Ensure that the calibration of all testing instruments are accurate and meet company standards.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Work on special projects.
• Participate in / or initiate Mock Recall.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

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 their disability or protected veteran status. Please fax resumes to : or e-mail to : . No relocation offer no phone call. Must be eligible to work in the USA.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Laboratory Experience,FDA Regulations,Food Industry,Food Safety Experience,Dietary Department Experience,Food Processing,Microbiology,Research & Development,Baking,Product Development,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 65 - 70

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