Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technician

Kristykuts; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technician in New Jersey. The role involves testing products, maintaining quality records, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a background in food manufacturing and relevant certifications like HACCP or SQF. Flexibility in scheduling and strong multitasking skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a food manufacturing plant.
• Bi-Lingual a plus but not required.
• Ability to handle several tasks and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Test finished products and report deviations.
• Audit compliance with GMP standards.
• Coordinate product samples as requested.

Skills

Self-motivator

Flexibility

Proficient in math

Computer skills

Knowledge of process quality control

Education

AA Degree

Quality Certification(s)

Job description

Description

Days & hours

Sunday-Thursday 2 pm- production is done (Usually around 11PM)

Friday (only 1-2 a month on rotation with a team member for Fridays) 1:30 pm- production is done

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing the finished product and recording the results of this testing. Responsible for reporting all deviations to management which include any deviations from company standards or governmental regulations. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) must be always followed.
• Obtain samples and test daily, finished products for compliance with the product specifications and record all results.
• Audit and monitor the compliance to the GMP standards and record and report all deviations to the Food Safety/Quality Assurance Management
• Be a resource to production team members on food safety and quality issues
• Tag non-standard batches assuring product does not leave the plant and report this product to management
• Test incoming raw materials according to Q.A. work instructions
• Coordinate and make product samples as requested by Food Safety/Quality Management
• Maintain Quality Assurance (QA) records as requested by the Food Safety Manager
• Other tasks as assigned by the Food Safety Manager.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Metal detector hands-on experience is preferred
• Person should be a self-motivator , able to keep busy within their job scope
• Person will need to have some flexibility to adjust schedule to accommodate coverage if need on other shifts. (i.e. otherteam members calls outs sick, vacations,fill an open shift if team member leaves permanently. etc…)
• Bi-Lingual a plus but not required
• AA Degree preferred, not required.
• Quality Certification(s) and training beneficial (HACCP, SQF, etc.)
• Two years experience in a food manufacturing plant
• Knowledge of process quality control
• Proficient with record maintenance
• Proficient in math
• Computer skills required - Excel/Word/Outlook
• Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and correctly prioritize conflicting, time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to work overtime without prior notice
• Ability to focus on tasks at hand
• Experience working in food is helpful, working with fresh produce is preferred.

*pay will be based on experience.

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