Food Quality Technician, Food Safety & HACCP
Overview
You will own in-process analytical testing for all products on continuous cooking lines, including % soluble solids, viscosity, and color. You will audit cook stations and packaging lines for HACCP compliance, verifying weights, seals, temperatures, coding, and GMPs. Working with a cross-functional team of production and QA staff, you will ensure daily food safety and quality. This role stands out for its hands-on audit responsibilities and direct impact on product release.
What You'll Do10
- 1Run analytical tests on products from continuous cooking equipment, measuring % soluble solids, viscosity, and color.
- 2Conduct organoleptic and visual inspections on all manufactured products.
- 3Audit cook stations and packaging lines for HACCP compliance, checking weights, seals, temperatures, coding, and GMPs.
- 4Verify printed labels and packaging films against approved marketing standards.
- 5Perform annual raw material validations against supplier Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
- 6Check incoming raw materials against Bills of Lading (BOLs) and confirm accuracy of COAs.
- 7Initiate and document corrective actions for food safety or quality issues.
- 8Swab equipment for environmental monitoring.
- 9Cover production floor and QA lab as needed, maintaining professional communication.
- 10Complete daily documentation accurately and thoroughly.
Requirements6
- 11-3 years in a Quality Assurance role with food plant processes.
- 2Associates degree in sciences with 1-2 years of industry or academic experience.
- 3Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience in industry or academic setting.
- 4Hands-on experience with HACCP protocols and GMPs.
- 5Ability to perform analytical testing including % solids, viscosity, and color.
- 6Strong documentation and communication skills.
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