• Supplier Quality Tech 1st shift

    Golden State Foods (Conyers, GA)


    Supplier Quality Tech 1st shift

    Description

    SUPPLIER QUALITY TECHNICIAN

    Golden State Foods – Conyers, GA

     

    Full-time | Food Manufacturing

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    + Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)

    + Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)

    + Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)

    + Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)

    + Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)

    + Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance. In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.

    + Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

    Education/Certification:

    Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university

    Experience:

    0 to 2 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

    + Food safety concepts and techniques (J)

    + Food chemistry (J)

    + Food microbiology (J)

    + Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)

    + HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)

    + Food processing equipment (B)

    + Food testing concepts and techniques (B)

    + PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)

    Skill and ability to:

    + Work independently

    + Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution

    + Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing

    + Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy

    + Perform a variety of food safety tests

    + Work in a laboratory environment

    + Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service

    + Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

    LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

    Not applicable.

    PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

    + Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability

    + Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness

    + Domestic and international regulatory compliance

    + Teamwork within the department and across departments

    + Project/assignment standards

    + Customer satisfaction

    + Safety standards and procedures: food

    + Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures