Food Safety Technician - Alpha (1st Shift)

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

Working under direct supervision with the Food Safety Supervisor and Food Safety Foreman, the Food Safety Technician will assist the Food Safety Supervisor to complete scheduled tasks for the day. The Food Safety Technician will have personal responsibilities for their time management and their part of the team’s accomplishments for the shift. The Food Safety Technician must also keep accurate records and times of completed tasks for required SQF documentation purposes. Employees in this position may interact with a supervisor or Foreman daily, several times a week, or as needed, to receive guidance and feedback. Some non-routine activities may require a supervisor’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Properly cleans equipment area or periodic work.
• Sweeps, mops, and maintains the offices, restrooms, and lunchrooms as well as the building grounds
• Performs work safely using the proper methods as directed
• Follows and maintains the warehouse sanitation program utilizing a master sanitation schedule and ensures implementation of correct procedures in all King’s Hawaiian warehouses
• Evaluates sanitation issues related to interactions of ingredients in dough mixing to ensure no sanitation standards are compromised during the mixing process
• Works with Food Safety Supervisor to maintain plant procedures and operations guidelines, which ensure compliance with food laws and labeling requirements
• Familiar with the use of appropriate cleaners and sanitizers for all food processing equipment and plant facilities
• Performs daily self-inspection systems and techniques to monitor sanitation issues with all equipment
• Inspects work prior to it being checked by foreman
• Must be knowledgeable with the Lock Out Tag out safety program
• Helps train new employees or employees who change job classifications
• Reports all equipment problems to the foreman or supervisor immediately
• Communicate all matters relating to safety and health in the work area and positively promote safety in our operations
• Understand and comply with all general and specific safe job procedures that apply to the job
• Plan and carry out job assignments without creating hazards to self and other employees
• Responsible for the Quality and Food Safety functions within designated department and as assigned by management and the Quality department
• Understands the role of a support person and adjusts schedule as needed to ensure that critical goals are met for the department
• Protects the business from unnecessary losses
• Reports all equipment failures and breakdowns to Food Safety Supervisor, Food Safety Foreman, and Maintenance teams for timely repair
• Ensures personal break schedules for shift are set and maintained
• Completes all reports and required sanitation records
• Cooperates on all matters relating to Safety & Health in Offices and Operations to positively promote Safety in all areas
• Always complies with all general and job-specific rules, procedures, & policies that apply to the Food Safety department
• Ensures all injuries, accidents, and near misses are reported to the supervisor or foreman immediately no matter how minor they may seem
• Reports to work physically and mentally ready to do the job. We insist on a substance-free environment
• Manages time wisely by always working on value-added tasks
• May be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Required – High school diploma, or GED equivalent
• Required – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English
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