VCQ Technician

Pac Seafood Ltd Port Hardy- DBA: Keltic Seafoods; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits options

401(k) Retirement Plan options

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Pac Seafood Ltd Port Hardy- DBA: Keltic Seafoods is seeking a VCQ Technician to join their South Bend team. This crucial role involves planning and directing the Quality Assurance Program, ensuring production meets established standards.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience in quality assurance. The position also includes comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan, emphasizing the company's commitment to its team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year related experience and/or training.
• Preferred experience in quality assurance in the seafood industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct the Quality Assurance Program.
• Perform scheduled audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and ODA regulations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Tools

HAACP Knowledge

GFSI Knowledge

Job description

VCQ Technician

Department: South Bend Shellstock

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: South Bend

Reporting To: Ben Bork

Compensation: $19.50 - $22.00 / hour

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family‑owned, excellence‑driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

As the VCQ Technician, you will plan, coordinate and direct the Quality Assurance Program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. You will develop and modify company quality systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain records for Q.A. Logs
• Perform and monitor scheduled audits.
• Offer and implement training.
• Perform regularly scheduled inspections.
• Remain current on all regulatory requirements and law changes.
• Interpret and implement FDA, ODA regulations H.A.C.C.P., S.S.O.P., COOL Act standards are met.
• Interact with Regulatory Agencies and/or third-party auditors.
• Environmental testing - contact surfaces, water, product.
• Product tracking.
• Follow-up on customer complaints.
• Perform internal/external audits and inspections to ensure that all standards and requirements are met.
• Responsible for achievement of quality department goals and objectives.
• Assist in all plant quality activities.
• Identify, investigate and report on critical quality defects on production processes and products.
• Determine source of quality variance and specific steps to be taken in correcting the process and product.
• Ensure systems are in place to make certain that vendors are capable of meeting quality expectations.
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Conduct line level problem analysis.
• Project zero product defects objective/philosophy.
• Implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) program.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Education and Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Minimum 1 year related experience and/or training

Preferred:

• Previous experience in quality assurance in the seafood industry
• Knowledge of HAACP, GFSI, SSOP, and COOL Act

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick and vacation
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program.