Food Technologist - Thermal Processing

Amy's Kitchen-posted 8 months ago
Remote • White City, OR
Food Manufacturing
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This position works in the Regulatory Affairs Department, Thermal Processing and is primarily responsible for auditing activities and documentation associated with thermal process of Amy's Low Acid Canned Foods (LACF). This position also identifies deviations and areas for corrective action working in close association with the FSS, and the Canning Production department to assure compliance on a consistent basis. In addition, this position will identify areas for continual improvement in our recordkeeping and process documentation practices and create and/or maintains all associated documentation such as check sheets, training material, tracking forms etc.to assure that proper documentation is in place and that they remain current. This position also assists with the product hold and release function and will always ensure that the products affected by deviations are properly and sufficiently segregated on Hold. This individual may also be involved in training related to process documentation and food safety requirements and may also be required to work on special projects associated with new products and changes in regulatory requirements or manufacturing practices. This position will be located at an Amy's facility that has a Low Acid Canned Food production line.

  • Review/audit daily production paperwork for compliance to all LACF regulatory (consistent with 21CFR, Part 113) and internal requirements.
  • Review daily production files and work with co-manufacturers of Acidified Foods in accordance with Amy's requirements and 21CFR Part 114.
  • Assist in various retort or canning trials, such as process validation work for new or reformulated LACF and Acidified, new equipment or processing changes, can/end/packaging issues, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Work in conjunction with Amy's R D department in the development of new Amy's Kitchen products requiring heat processing or an FDA-filed thermal process.
  • Develop and maintain daily processes and paperwork, including new product documentation, for LACF and/or Acidified products.
  • Conduct annual Formula Comparison review of all canned and acidified products.
  • Lead Canning CCP training developed by the Thermal Processing Team.
  • Maintain training records, training plans and certificates for related training activities related to LACF functions at all Amy's facilities.
  • Manage pre-purchase sampling of raw materials in canned products.
  • Participate in non-conformance review meetings and communicate dispositions and action items.
  • Perform special projects as required.
  • BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in LACF production and food manufacturing experience.
  • Two years of experience in thermal process development or canning R D/quality assurance is preferred but not required.
  • SQF Practitioner and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and assertive skills.
  • Must be capable of analyzing data and communicating findings in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to speak clear English and communicate with R D/Technical staff.
  • Ability to effectively present information to all levels of management as well as technicians.
  • Ability to use simple math concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to understand statistical charts and data.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
  • Ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.
  • Successful completion of Better Process Control School.
  • Comprehensive health plans with Medical, Eye & Dental coverage, including virtual physical therapy options.
  • Lyra mental health support.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Referral Rewards and Scholarship Program.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program.
  • Family-forming benefits.
  • Paid Time Off for vacations and sick days.
  • 9 paid US Holidays annually.
  • Amy's product discount reimbursement.
  • Remote gym discounts.
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