Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician

Bento Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Retirement plans

Extensive training

Career advancement

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

ESG initiatives

Job summary

Bento Inc. in Garland, Texas, is seeking a Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician to ensure food safety and product quality in our manufacturing plant. You will help enforce GMP and HACCP, perform on-floor quality checks, and participate in internal FDA-compliant audits.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, maintaining HACCP records, updating SOPs, and training staff on QA procedures. English/Spanish skills are a plus, with full-time hours in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health or Biological Science.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• HACCP plant experience is an asset.
• Previous leadership experience preferably in a Food Processing facility.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines & pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety policies are being adhered to and product quality standards are met in our Food Manufacturing Plant.
• Assist front-line supervisory staff in ensuring GMP and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards with emphasis on product safety and sanitation.
• Conduct random on-floor quality checks and internal audits to meet FDA standards.
• Perform routine audits in plant & warehouse to ensure company standards are met.
• Lead food safety and quality control training classes and schedules.
• Maintain HACCP records, review and take corrective actions; update SOPs as required.
• Collect and send microbiological and chemical samples for lab testing and verify results.
• Ensure supplier information is updated and materials meet QA standards; verify finished product specifications.
• Conduct factory audits (pre-operational checks, internal audits).
• Investigate non-compliant product or practices and apply findings to improve processes.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

HACCP experience

Leadership experience

Strong organization

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Food Science or related

Job description

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND FOOD SAFETY TECHNICIAN

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location

• Texas Food Factory:Unit 14, 520 Shepherd Drive, Garland, Texas 75042 | Wednesday to Monday: 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM / 8:00 AM to 5:00PM or Tuesday to Saturday: 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM / 8:00 AM to 5:00PM

Responsibilities

• The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician is responsible for ensuring food safety policies are being adhered to and product quality standards are being met in our Food Manufacturing Plant.
• Assist the front-line supervisory staff in ensuring adherence to GMP and HACCP program compliance.
• Ensure the manufacturing processes and facilities of the company meet quality standards with emphasis on product safety, sanitation, environmental awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures product quality through random on-floor quality checks; ensure the facility meet FDA standard by regular internal audit.
• Perform routine audits in the plant & warehouse to ensure that company standards are met.
• Responsible for Food safety and quality control training class and schedule.
• Responsible for HACCP records keeping, review, verification, and corrective actions. Updates or assists in the revisions of SOPs and specifications as required.
• Responsible for collecting and sending microbiological and chemical samples for lab test and verify that the results comply with the standards.
• Ensure supplier information updated and the material received follow company's QA standards. Ensure finished product specification, microbiological and chemical integrity.
• Perform audits of the factory (i.e. daily pre-operational checks, internal audits, etc.).
• Conducts in-depth investigations to assist in resolving non-compliant product or practice, in a timely fashion and applies findings to improve the process.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health or Biological Science.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• HACCP plant experience is an asset.
• Previous leadership experience preferably in a Food Processing facility.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines & pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish an asset

Why you should join our team:

• Full-Time starting immediately $21.00/hour.
• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

For more information about us and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, Food Technician, Food Production.