Pasteurization Technician

Texas Star Nut and Food Co Inc

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This role coordinates the Pasteurization Department and the Neo-Pure process to ensure efficiency, food quality, and safety. The technician will adhere to and confirm compliance with GMPs, SQF, FDA, Internal SOPs, and other designated requirements, taking disciplinary action for non-compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating a team for pasteurization and sanitation of equipment, closely observing process parameters like flow rates and temperatures, and performing chemical and physical testing. The role involves communication with various internal teams and international manufacturers, creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures, implementing safety procedures, and verifying critical control points. Additionally, the technician will assist in equipment validation, pest control verification, pre-operational documentation, and inventory management of chemicals and consumables. They will also oversee and/or assist in maintaining cleanliness to SQF standards, manage timecards for the pasteurization team, and ensure proper disposition of overproduced products. The role also includes creating labels and performing other duties assigned by the supervisor. All staff are required to report food safety issues and have the authority to place products or equipment on hold if they do not meet food safety standards.

Requirements

Detailed oriented.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and team interaction skills.
Trained in food safety and quality.
Punctual and dependable.
Able to comply with all safety and cleanliness requirements
Moderate knowledge of computer usage and Microsoft software.
Proficient use of standing and sitting forklifts.
Some mechanical understanding and experience with machine operation.
Ability to climb ladders/steps and work on platforms.
Lift boxes 50lbs. or less
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Basic knowledge of ERP systems

Responsibilities

Adhering to and confirming compliance of GMPs, SQF, FDA, Internal SOPs, and all other designated requirements. Take disciplinary action by completing write-ups for employees found not adhering to all requirements.
Coordination of a team to complete pasteurization of tree nuts and seeds.
Coordination and/or assistance of a team to achieve sanitation of all relevant equipment.
Close observance of flow rates, temperatures, product throughput, and organoleptic qualities on a constant basis.
Chemical testing including but not limited to Titration and Refraction.
Physical testing including but not limited to Bulk Density and Moisture.
Communication with international manufacturers, maintenance, quality, and production teams.
Creation and updates of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions pertaining to Production, and Safety.
Implementation of Safety Procedures and Policies.
Verification of Critical Control Points and Critical Quality Points as designated by the Food Safety Plan.
Assist in the Validation of equipment.
Verification of Pest Control program as required.
Oversee and/or assist in the verification of pre-op documentation and sanitation via standard written documentation and/or electronic documentation.
Oversee and/or assist in maintaining inventory on chemicals and other consumables inventory.
Oversee and/or assist in the continued cleanliness of all production and warehouse spaces to SQF standards.
Verification and updates for timecards relevant to the pasteurization team.
Accountability actions necessary to the pasteurization team.
All staff MUST report any known food safety issues to supervisor.
All staff has authority to place on hold any products and/or equipment that do not meet Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc food safety standards.
Maintain inventory of overproduced finished products and ensure the inventory is dispositioned and utilized properly.
Create labels as needed to maintain efficient production.
Any other duties assigned by supervisor.