Summer FSQA Technician - 2nd Shift

Mrs Gerrys Kitchen Llc • Albert Lea, MN

4d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

At Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC we create delicious, high quality, prepared foods so everyone has more time to enjoy life. We believe in purpose-driven work, innovation without compromise, and investing in our people. If you're looking to lead with impact, build high-performing teams, and grow in a future-focused company, we want to meet you. The Quality Assurance Technician will help develop and maintain Quality Assurance procedures, a HACCP plan, and product quality and wholesomeness, while adhering to specifications. We appreciate our seasonal help! Each summer we award two $1,000 scholarships to two student employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER
• Employee must be willing to be HACCP certified.

Nice To Haves

• No prior experience or training is necessary, although it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Know and follow HACCP and SQF programs.
• Know and follow all Food Safety procedures.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist Quality Assurance function of business by assuring that process, product, and environment will be sanitary, wholesome, and consistent in quality.
• Check all incoming ingredients for ingredient declaration, and record date received, lot number, code date, condition, temperature, etc.
• Record cooler/freezer temperatures every 2 times a day.
• Report problems to the Q.A. Supervisor.
• Sticker and inspect all incoming plastic packaging.
• Cabbage quality control tests.
• Record temperature and condition of cabbage throughout the truck load.
• Inspect for pest infestation.
• Assist with various duties as needed in conjunction with Research and Development.
• Monitor production personnel for adherence to hygiene and sanitation rules.
• Make sure finished products have proper code date, recipes are being followed, ingredients are at proper temperature, ingredients are received in proper condition, etc.
• Check working of sanitizers in each department each morning.
• Monitor quality of potatoes/cabbage as it is processed.
• Monitor processing of volume and private label items as necessary.
• Visit each department throughout production checking for proper procedures, good hygiene, consistent products, and proper code dates.
• Visit suppliers, etc. as necessary for quality audits and / or product training.
• Assist with plant inspections by USDA, Military, FDA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and third-party audits.
• Provide follow–up support on customer complaints, such as checking retained samples and inventory product, and production records.
• Do daily periodic plant checks for proper weights including retail, private label and bulk items.
• Do routine plant inspection on rotation.
• Put out product tracking daily.
• Check in ingredients, watch for allergens, lot traceability and ingredient changes.
• Do weekly plant inspections from a building, equipment, and utensil perspective.
• Be part of the Food Safety Committee when needed.
• Do the daily pre-op thermometer checks.
• Do daily scale checks.
• Perform monthly inspection of the facility for glass and glasslike substances.
• Weekly HACCP filing.
• Product labels and code inspections throughout the day.
• Foot bath checks daily.
• Metal detector test weekly
• Lab scale test weekly
• Water test monthly
• Product temps (taken daily) for the month.
• Specific gravity test on Russet potatoes received.
• All other jobs as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Wage – get rewarded for driving results
• Health & Wellness – Full medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays and personal days
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Growth & Leadership Development – Training, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities
• Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company focused on sustainability, transparency, and community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees