Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician

OMNI Human Resource Management•Kansas City, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Three Dog Bakery®, the mission is to help pet parents unleash their unconditional love for their dog with deliciously irresistible dog treats, crafted with love and real ingredients. The company makes "humanized" dog treats like Lick’n Crunch!®, Assort“Mutt”® Trio, and Bark’n Crunch! Chicken Chips, available in pet stores, grocery markets, mass retailers, and select online retailers in the United States and Canada. As a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician, this role acts as the first checkpoint in the food safety and quality assurance program. Reporting to the FSQA Manager, the technician will collaborate with the Production, Packaging, and Receiving teams to maintain FSQA standards at the facility. This involves quantitative measurements, environmental and product sampling, inspection of incoming raw materials, and observation of the production/packaging process.

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent.
Able to read, write and speak technical English.
Experience with poultry, beef, RTE or other protein processing.
1 year as a quality, maintenance, or operations technician at a manufacturer utilizing GFSI standards.
Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Physical ability to perform tasks that may require lifting to 50 lbs, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Must be able to handle different ingredients such as allergens (peanuts) and different proteins including pork products.

Nice To Haves

HACCP, PCQI or GFSI Certified
Associates Degree or higher
2-4 yrs QA in manufacturing experience with GFSI standards
Bilingual in Spanish or Burmese

Responsibilities

Serve as Site Food Safety and Quality Culture Champion and ensure GMP policy adherence.
Complete monitoring activities and maintain accurate reports and records (ex. GMP records, temp logs, visual verifications).
Be involved in quality control activities such as receiving, facility inspections, and finished product inspections.
Perform post-operation and sanitation monitoring of the food processing environment and equipment.
Deliver FSQA training to new and existing associates.
Conduct environmental monitoring and equipment calibration verification (Environmental sampling & ATP swabbing).
Ensure escalations are followed for product non-conformances and hold policy is followed.
Maintain clear and concise communication with the Operations, Procurement and Logistics teams.
Uphold Three Dog Brands’ protocol for achieving the highest level of food safety and quality assurance.
Work in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Document Review & Correction.
Other assigned duties as assigned.