QUALITY TECHNICIAN 1
About The Position
The Quality Technician is responsible for driving the 80 Acres Farms quality and food safety program across all processes at the farm. With strong knowledge of 80 Acres Farms Food Safety and Quality procedures the Quality Technician will perform process audits, product monitoring and verification checks, shelf-life evaluations and collection of food safety and quality data as applicable. The Quality Technician will be responsible for on-time identification and escalation of food safety and quality issues at the farm level, assist in food safety and quality training, support implementation of corrective actions, conduct and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects. This is a great entry level position that provides a foundation that supports growth in a Quality career path.
Requirements
- 1+ year experience with food handling or processing
- Familiarity of GMPs and HACCP
- Inquisitive and detail-oriented mind set
- Comfortability in computer systems and programs
Nice To Haves
- Degree or applicable experience in Agriculture, Food Science, Chemistry (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Monitor and verify compliance with food safety and quality programs and procedures on a day-to-day basis.
- Evaluate and document effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation of equipment prior to start-up. Verify general areas are maintained in sanitary conditions throughout operations shifts.
- Evaluate product adherence to specification at different stages in the process, including harvest, mixing, and packing.
- Collect environmental and product samples in compliance with schedule.
- Collect and evaluate shelf-life samples in compliance with schedule.
- Verify and calibrate food safety and quality metric monitoring devices such as metal detector, scales, and temperature recorders.
- Monitor and verify implementation of corrective actions at the farm level.
- Ensure farm compliance with food safety regulations.
- Support continuous improvement projects as needed.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment
- Two weeks paid vacation
- One week paid health & wellness time
- 10 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- 401k with up to 4% Company match
- Annual tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
