QA Specialist - North Plant
About The Position
About the Company For decades, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality specialty garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. We’ve always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable experiences that everyone can enjoy together. The Company operates from three state-of-the-art bakeries in Oak Creek (Wisconsin) in the US and in Mississauga (Ontario) in Canada. Join our Team! Join a dynamic team committed to crafting "Good Mood Food"! At Furlani Foods, we transform every meal into a joyful celebration of togetherness. With Furlani, delicious moments become unforgettable memories. Be part of this incredible journey and experience the magic firsthand. The secret of our success lies with our master bakers and seasoned product development team, in using their considerable skills and passion for perfection. We want YOU to join our team! Role We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and career growth. Furlani Foods is seeking a(n) Quality Assurance Specialist. The QA Specialist’s primary responsibilities will be to perform the Food Safety pre-requisite programs addressing biological hazards. The person will conduct and coordinate the facility’s environmental testing, clean equipment verification, and potable and rinse water testing. This will include internal testing and plating as well as preparing and shipping samples. This position will assist with the updating, revision, and execution of the SQF and other customer and regulatory programs.
Requirements
- Previous experience in food manufacturing is required.
- This position requires minimum a High School diploma and minimum of one year of Food Quality Experience.
- Must have good mathematical knowledge.
- Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Solid problem solving and decision-making skills, sense of urgency, attention to detail, organization, and ability to execute multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office, QAD, Redzone, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in science or related field is preferred.
- Statistical skills are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the facility’s environmental testing as part of the Environmental Monitoring Program.
- Collect samples for environmental testing, clean equipment verification, water sampling, and any other potential food safety biological hazards within the plant.
- Document findings and corrective and preventative actions to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in third-party audits and perform Internal audits of plant policies and procedures. Track and trend plant results to eliminate root causes.
- Support the assessment and management of the Food Safety Plan (HARPC) and SQF program.
Benefits
- Salary: $21.00 - $26.27/hr.
- Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance
- Annual Incentive Program
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
