Position Summary:
Evaluate raw material, ingredients, packaging materials, processing operations and finished goods to ensure compliance to Gorton's/Speciality food safety, quality and legality issues. Coordinate lab functions and participate in sanitation efforts during cleaning operations.
What you’ll do:
- Examine all incoming raw materials, ingredients and packaging, compare results against established standards and take appropriate corrective action.
- Perform detailed examination of processing operation to determine compliance with established standards. When defective product or poor practice is observed, coordinate corrective action with production management.
- Review finished product including cooking of product to determine wholesomeness, product identity and character. When defective product is found, coordinate corrective action with production management.
- Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices and enforce product safety program by inspection of processing area, employee hygiene and practices, microbiological sampling and assisting in detailed audits.
- Maintain complete records of all inspection programs and examinations.
- Coordinates sanitation efforts in conjunction with shift supervisor and communicates results with relevant management after sanitation completion.
What you'll need:
- Minimum High School diploma, Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- PCQI Certification preferred
- Experience working in a lab environment
- Familiar with general calibration of lab equipment
- 1-2 years of experience in a Quality inspection role preferably in a dry food operation
- Strong personality and willingness to learn
- Knowledge of general GMPs and food safety
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Work Location: In person