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Golden State Foods · 13 hours ago

Quality Tech 3rd shift

Opelika, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Golden State Foods is a company focused on ensuring the safety and quality of food products. They are seeking a Quality Systems Technician to perform technical tests and audits, ensuring compliance with various quality and safety standards.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collect and prepare samples for microbiological, analytical, or chemical testing on surfaces, raw materials, in-process, and finished products. (20 %)

Conduct tests and audits on products, processes, and facilities to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (30 %)

Conduct and verify monitoring activities to support the quality program and department. (15 %)

Maintain records and test results to facilitate availability of accurate and thorough information. Conduct research, data analysis, and compile reports to support departmental, regulatory, and/or customer needs.(10 %)

Daily interact with plant personnel to provide quality and safety-related information. Keep gsf associates apprised of quality/safety concerns and situations.Work towards establishing solutions to concerns and, when possible, prevent unforeseen situations that could compromise product quality/safety.(15 %)

Work with governmental inspectors to maintain establishment compliance to regulatory guidelines. (5 %)

Trains new employees on gsf -specific techniques and practices. Visually observe meat department associate and ensure compliance.(5 %)

Performs other related or assigned duties and projects as needed

Qualification

HACCP programsFood ChemistryFood safety regulationsLaboratory environmentCommunication skillsProblem identificationTeamworkInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree (completed or in-progress) in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university

Knowledge of HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)

Knowledge of Food Chemistry (B)

Skill And Ability To Work independently

Skill And Ability To Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution

Skill And Ability To Take initiative to devise and implement solutions to unforeseen situations

Skill And Ability To Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing

Skill And Ability To Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy

Skill And Ability To Perform a variety of food safety tests

Skill And Ability To Work in a laboratory environment

Skill And Ability To Work effectively with other departments, with a focus on food safety, and maintaining high levels of product quality and meeting customer and company expectations

Must have the ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 38 lbs of weight

Act in accordance with GSF's Creed and Values

Preferred

1 to 3 years of relevant work experience or background; an understanding of food safety and regulations is preferred

Company

Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods provides to the food service and retail industries.

Founded in 1947

Irvine, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.goldenstatefoods.com/

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