P4 Quality Specialist II - 3rd Shift

OFD Foods, LLC•Rush, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Oregon Freeze Dry is seeking a Quality Specialist II to join their Quality team on 3rd shift. This role is responsible for contributing to non-conformance investigations, verifying corrective actions, and supporting internal and external audits. The Specialist will also train production staff on food safety procedures and provide support to developing members of the quality team. This role collaborates with quality subject matter experts and leadership to ensure consistent application of standards and continuous improvement across the facility. The company is a purpose-driven organization with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology, known for Mountain House meals and advanced lyophilization solutions.

Requirements

Generally, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in food manufacturing with a Bachelor's degree, or additional relevant experience with an Associate’s degree, high school diploma, or equivalent
HACCP certification highly preferred
If not HACCP certified, must have ability to obtain within one year of hire
Knowledge of food safety, microbiology, quality systems, and food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, GMPs) and apply them in practice.
Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound judgement calls.
Detail oriented with ability to identify gaps and inconsistencies.
Strong communication and report writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Must be comfortable working in cold‑room environments with temperatures below 30°F for periods of up to one hour at a time.
While a standard shift will generally be assigned, this role requires the flexibility to support operations across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Support quality audits, internal, customer, and regulatory, by providing relevant documentation and clear, accurate explanations as needed.
Conduct and document thorough pre-operational inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness, clearly communicating any deficiencies to the Manufacturing team.
Promptly communicate and document quality or food safety concerns to production and quality leadership, and actively participates in investigations related to non-conformances.
Participate in root cause analysis, and corrective action verification.
Identify and control non-conforming products.
Maintain records and databases, including auditing for accuracy.
Act as the quality resource for onsite government inspectors, providing explanations of policies, retrieving label records and offering support across other inspection related areas.
Monitor production processes for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and other food safety programs.
Verify calibration of designated equipment, thermometers, scales, and testing instruments.
Enforce plant sanitation, allergen control and other food safety and quality policies during production.
Assist with training of production staff on quality standards and food safety procedures.
Guide, mentor, and support to developing QACS staff.
Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis.
Be responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflect positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
Embody OFD’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department and company culture.