Thrive Freeze Dry · 13 hours ago
Quality Assurance Coordinator
MODESTO, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26.50/hr - $26.50/hrThrive Freeze Dry is a company focused on food safety and quality. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of their products, while managing various quality systems and databases.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Designed to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of Mercer Foods’ products
Verification of food safety, product attributes, labeling compliance, and ensuring micro and retention samples are collected according to product specifications
Properly following the product hold and release program, verifying products on hold are disposed/reworked properly
Maintain quality supply inventory/ordering. Investigate customer complaints relating to quality and food safety. Maintain and manage various QA databases such as the Hold database, EMP database, and micro test database
Document and implement inspection criteria and procedures. Serve as a PCQI to review HACCP, cleaning/sanitation, pest control records, and identify trends and keeping track of relevant KPIs
Ensure all relevant product safety and quality records are reviewed and filed properly
Train new hires on GMP and Food safety related subjects. Participate in internal audits and keep track of trends. Participate in second- and third-party audits
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of various quality systems. Assist QA Management with quality systems management, copacker management, scheduling for QA department and document control duties. Participate in mock recalls, conduct SPC net weight control capability studies, and design AQL inspections. Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within the organization
A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
An ability to think ahead, plan a full shift and prepare action plans to achieve results
An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations
The possession of quality orientation and attention to detail, problem analysis and resolution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities
Must have knowledge of basic food plant food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Must be able to interpret SOPs, policies, and product specifications
Must have extensive experience working as a quality technician and working within a food micro laboratory setting
Must be PCQI certified
Must be HACCP certified or complete HACCP certifications within 3 months
Must have internal auditor training
Must be able to perform frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity
The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required
Company
Thrive Freeze Dry
Thrive Freeze Dry is the largest manufacturer of freeze dried fruits, veggies, candy, pet food, protein, probiotics – and everything else you can freeze dry – in the world! With state-of-the-art facilities in multiple countries, Thrive Freeze Dry has a global network of procurement, manufacturing and distribution.
Founded in 1982
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Jason Budge
Co-Founder
Brett Kirkham
Chief Financial Officer
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