Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations and achieve continuous improvement objectives. Must be available to work 3rd shift work schedule 10:00 PM-6:30 AM. Responsibilities 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 wit... more details
LP QA Tech Sr
LocationUS-CA-City of Industry
Job ID
2024-19153
Category
Quality Assurance
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations and achieve continuous improvement objectives. Must be available to work 3rd shift work schedule 10:00PM-6:30AM.
Responsibilities
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 and to increase production efficiency. Participates in process optimization and other special projects. (45%)
Administers QA policies and procedures (plant QA hold/rework policy, HACCP, GMP, etc.) to reduce waste, increase regulatory compliance, and improve production efficiency. (15%)
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. (10%)
Routinely interacts with plan personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, opportunities for preventive maintenance, techniques, and regulations. (10%)
Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (5%)
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Not applicable.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
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
Qualifications
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:
2 to 4 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)
Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (J)
Food chemistry (J)
Food microbiology (J)
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
At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being and will support you with the following:
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday jury duty, and bereavement.
Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.
Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.
Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).
Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only.
Additional compensation including bonuses and car allowances are subject to eligibility.
*The expected range for this position is $50,000-$60,000/year.
Location, confirmed job-related skills, education, experience, and relevant training will be considered in setting the actual starting salary.
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