Food Safety and Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

Starting Pay: $19.50

Additional $1.50 shift differential 

Shift: 3rd

 

What We Offer:

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• Paid holidays 
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
  
  • 3 Health Plans
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • 2 Vision Plans
  • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!   What You Will Do:

• Monitor and ensure daily adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), promptly reporting any deviations or issues to management.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain quality reports and documentation, including specification notices, trend analyses, and SAP transaction processing for product release from QA hold.
• Verify regulatory compliance of manufacturing formulas and procedures, initiating corrective actions as needed to maintain product quality and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Sensory, and Product Development to obtain samples and information for comprehensive product testing.
• Conduct investigations into food safety incidents, perform formulation audits, and deliver GMP and food safety training to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations (HACCP certification preferred).
• Work in a variety of temperatures.
• Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment and keep accurate documentation of daily information.

  CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email career.search@schwans.com. Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Years of Related Experience: Typically one year or less of related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in SAP, the Microsoft Windows Suite toinclude Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to read and interpret basic technical documents; demonstrated knowledgeof HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations; must have satisfactorycurrent job performance; ability to work in a variety of temperatures; must have satisfactory safety record; abilityto learn and operate standard laboratory equipment; demonstrated ability to keep accurate documentation of dailyinformation; demonstrated ability to complete investigation and the documenting of incidents involvingproduct/ingredient Food Safety issues; demonstrated written and verbal English communication skills to accuratelycreate and document company reports; demonstrated ability to read and understand product specifications; basic communication skills and interpersonal skills; basic math skills; solid interpersonal and communication skills; HACCPcertification preferred.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable