FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY TECHNICIAN 5:30pm-5:30am

Peterson Farms•DeLand, FL

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Technician tests and inspects products at various stages of production to ensure they meet product specifications, and evaluates data to maintain product quality and integrity. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and works from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: employees work two days, have two days off, work three days, and alternate the following week. The technician inspects incoming ingredients and packaging materials, audits blending and production processes, maintains QA records and housekeeping programs, performs microbiological plating, and monitors water quality and product-retention programs. The role tracks production compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and SOPs, calibrates laboratory and operational equipment, and ensures co-pack samples are packaged appropriately and shipped on time. The technician informs the Quality Assurance Manager of negative trends and initiates product-on-hold reports, as well as performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
One year of experience in a food or beverage manufacturing Quality Assurance role.
Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and SQF programs.
Juice HACCP Certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with various teams.
Thorough understanding of products and equipment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to perform assigned work physically, stand for prolonged periods in a factory, sometimes sit at a desk and work on a computer, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming ingredients and packaging materials for conformance with product specifications.
Audit blending and production processes.
Maintain QA record keeping, filing systems, and housekeeping programs.
Perform microbiological plating functions.
Monitor compliance with the CPF Water Quality Monitoring Program and execute the CPF Retain Program.
Track production compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and SOPs.
Calibrate laboratory and operational equipment.
Ensure appropriate packaging and timely shipping of co-pack samples in compliance with requirements.
Inform the Quality Assurance Manager of negative trends and initiate product-on-hold reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.