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Quality Tech 3rd shift

Description

Description: Job Description Quality Systems Technician - Protein

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance

with company, customer, governmental, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation

standards. The primary focus of the quality systems department is to ensure that only safe, high

quality product is sent to our customers.

RESPONSIB ILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUN CTIONS:

1. Collect and prepare samples for microbiological, analytical, or chemical testing on surfaces, raw

materials, in-process, and finished products. (20 %)

2. Conduct tests and audits on products, processes, and facilities to ensure compliance with

product consistency, safety, and quality standards. Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to

ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (30 %)

3. Conduct and verify monitoring activities to support the quality program and department. (15 %)

4. Maintain records and test results to facilitate availability of accurate and thorough information.

Conduct research, data analysis, and compile reports to support departmental, regulatory,

and/or customer needs. (10 %)

5. Daily interact with plant personnel to provide quality and safety-related information. Keep gsf

associates apprised of quality/safety concerns and situations. Work towards establishing

solutions to concerns and, when possible, prevent unforeseen situations that could

compromise product quality/safety. (15 %)

6. Work with governmental inspectors to maintain establishment compliance to regulatory

guidelines. (5 %)

7. Trains new employees on gsf -specific techniques and practices. Visually observe meat

department associate and ensure compliance. (5 %)

8. Performs other related or assigned duties and projects as needed.

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/assignmen t standards

Customer satisf action

Safety standards and procedures: food

Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures

QUALIFICATIO NS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certifi cation:

Bachelor’s degree (completed or in-progress) in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or

related field of science from an accredited college or university

Experien ce:

1 to 3 years of relevant work experience or background; an understanding of food safety and

regulations is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

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

Food Chemistry (B)

Skill and Ability To:

Work independently

Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution

Take initiative to devise and implement solutions to unforeseen situations

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

writin g

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 with other departments, with a focus on food safety, and maintaining

high levels of product quality and meeting customer and company expectations.

Must have the ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 38 lbs of weight.

Act in accordance with GSF’s Creed and Values