Georgia QA Technician

F&S PRODUCE WEST LLC•Conley, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assure that customer specifications are achieved, and the facility/Plant meets local, state, and federal food safety and health regulations. F&S Fresh Foods is a leader in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution, delivering to customers throughout the United States and Canada. With over 40 years of experience, F&S has improved production and safety processes, built strong partnerships, and created new possibilities for a diverse range of customers. The company is recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, with a team of 2,400 employees who live the company values of innovation, excellence, and community impact. F&S is committed to shaping the future of fresh food from farm to family by combining advanced technology, trusted customer relationships, and operational excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience working in a chilled food environment
Excellent communicator, verbally and in writing
Proficient use of MS Office software and a working knowledge of common applications used
Experience using Supplier Database, or Product Life Cycle Management software; Produce Pro
Knowledge of common start-up processes in a USDA factory and Good Manufacturing Procedures
Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter who will be responsible for common routines.
Ability to analyze data using spreadsheets, formulas, statistical tools, etc.
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented person

Nice To Haves

College level education or related degree helpful
Prior HACCP certification, Food Handler, and other certification desirable

Responsibilities

Partners with operations management team to ensure food safety best practices and processes.
Ensures regulatory food safety compliance.
Verifies the daily production plan, and any immediate needs to be addressed.
May conduct pre-operation and other inspections, may reject materials or products, completes environmental swabbing and quality testing.
Maintain documentation in support of fresh food specification requirements.
Conduct and facilitate internal and external quality audits, documenting findings and next steps.
Work with receivers to verify the documentation of temperature and inspection of delivery trucks (Assure accurate completion of Receiving logs).
Ensure FIFO is followed, proper allergen segregation.
Use the PPRO app to do receiving inspections, as well as setting up the app and check reports in PPRO.
Complete established USDA swabbing and shelf-life tests of product samples as required.
Calibrate test equipment-Scales and Thermometers.
Ensure the thermometer calibration logs are complete.
Collect samples, fill out order sheets, pack and ship samples to the lab, as required.
Maintain and organize Food Safety and Quality Assurance daily records.
Maintain and monitor inventory product retains and spot-check department documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Monitor / evaluate cleanliness and 5S standards.
Document downtime related problems and corrective actions taken when associated with a QA hold or action that interrupts production.
Perform all quality checks and preventive critical control points (CCP) monitoring (temperature logs, sanitation, labeling checks, net weight, package integrity, and package integrity checks).
Collaborates and makes recommendations on food safety and quality decisions regarding ingredients, raw product, in-process product and finished product conformance.
Prevents and helps with researching information for management to respond (corrective action/preventive action) and follow up to Government (Federal – USDA / FDA /etc., State, County and City) inquiries.
Review documents and verify plant recipes/ specifications, labeling, etc.
Support internal and external food quality/safety audits & report and track corrective actions.
Print traceability forms from the QMS.
May track the quantity of swabs, test strips, chemicals, and other supplies for the QA dept.
May spend time reviewing market research, trends, and collaborate on projects.
Escalates difficult matters to the QA Supervisor or QA Manager as necessary.
Performs other duties as needed.