Quality Compliance -

Location: Oakland
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Q.C. Compliance/Documentation

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (For two facilities)

? Responsible for all compliances and certifications

? Primary contact (onsite and offsite) for all audits - organic, food safety, FDA, Kosher, Non-GMO

? Create, comply and monitor all documentation and processes

? Directs all mock recalls

? Remain well-versed on all regulations of the food industry and institute necessary changes needed to comply

? Attend and maintenance necessary certifications and manuals- HACCP, GMPs, Food Safety and others as necessary

? Participate in Research and Development

? Supervision of three QC staff members

? Reports to Operations Manager

? Must be know the duties of the Q. C. Technician as follows:

Q.C. Technician's Duties

? Participate and report on pre-operational and operational audit programs

? Prepare and collect samples for laboratory testing

? Perform line checks and all verification processes

? Verify all critical control points including all processes in accordance with the facility's HACCP report and GMO programs

? Assist in monitoring finished product specifications, maintain and report finished goods hold logs, monitor processes

? Perform essential food safety checks on prescribed frequency

? Carry out microbiological and chemical analytical tests on finished goods, monitor micro levels environmental and equipment surfaces

? Prepare pre-shipment approval reports

? Perform verification and monitoring of the HACCP, SSOP and GMP programs along with other necessary paperwork

? Prepare and perform sensory evaluation of finished products daily

? Check all production lines daily to give sensory and technical directions to production to insure consistency of product quality as necessary to establish regular ongoing quality performance on production lines

? Perform evaluation of manufactured finished products

? Use technical equipment to verify the quality of in-process production items as well as finished products

? Comply with all company policies and procedures

? Perform projects as instructed by the QC/QA Manager

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

? College Degree in related field

? Fluent oral and written English

? Experience in the food industry of minimum 3-5 years

? SQF certified is a plus

? Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and FDA regulations

? Must be proficient in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.)

? Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

? Lift up to 25 lbs

? Team player

? Flexible shift hours - Monday to Friday

? Ability to work in cold and normal temperatures

? Strong skill level in mathematics and statistics

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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