Quality & Food Safety (QFS) Technician

Farmer's Fridge•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmer’s Fridge is on a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. We serve healthy, handcrafted meals and snacks from our growing network of 400+ software-enabled vending machines that we refer to as smart Fridges, and a new direct-to-consumer business. We are striving to change the food system from the ground up – one Fridge or delivery at a time. We are a team that cares about the business, our product's impact, and each other. We are data-driven, innovative, and quick to move on to a good idea. We are looking for people who want to collaborate in an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture and are passionate about succeeding. Quality and Food Safety (QFS) Technicians will fill an essential role in the monitoring and advancement of our food safety and quality programs. Through daily process checks the QFS Techs will ensure the integrity of all of our products, so that our customers can always enjoy them with full confidence and satisfaction.

Requirements

At least one (1+) years of work experience in quality and/or food manufacturing
Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, and Food Safety requirements
Able to work in a 38°F environment for a full shift; standing and walking
Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable using a computer, tablet and light lab equipment
Ability to think on your feet and know when to escalate and ask for help
Ability to stay organized and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Takes direction well and asks thoughtful questions

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Enforce and follow all workplace safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and other QFS policies and procedures to promote a strong safety and food safety culture within the organization
Perform food safety and quality checks and complete checklists, escalate issues to Lead
Enforce and follow all safety rules, GMPs, and other QFS policies and procedures
Monitor CCPs and quality control points, escalate issues to Lead
Perform food safety and quality checks
Conduct ATP and allergen swabs for equipment changeovers and new or repaired equipment
Titrate wash flume chemical concentration and conduct product cook/chill temperature checks
Set up metal detectors for new SKUs and monitor paperwork to ensure checks are completed
Collect samples of sensitive ingredients and conduct basic sensory testing
Collect retains of every SKU to verify labels, seals, expiration dates, and finished product quality
Perform thermometer calibrations and scale verifications