Great Kitchens Food Company · 1 day ago
QA Tech 2- Production
Chicago Heights, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expGreat Kitchens Food Company is seeking a Technician 2 for Food Safety and Quality Assurance at their facility. The role involves conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Understanding of the Food Safety and Quality Objectives and Global Food Safety and Quality Policy
Verifies all applicable GREAT KITCHENS FOOD COMPANY, international, national, state, and local food regulations and complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. BRC, SQF) are met
Understanding and identifying of non-conforming raw materials, semi-finished and finished product
Preform quality trainings and support FSQA Tech 1
Report food safety and quality non-conformances and deviations to FSQA Manager and/or Supervisor and Management Team. Placing food on hold physically and in inventory system for further evaluation
Communicate any human, food or equipment safety concerns to Supervision immediately
Support in the participation of an effective Food Safety Plan focused on the elimination of Biological, Chemical, Physical and Economically motivated hazards from our foods through participation of facility walk-thru, investigations and non-conformance reports
Trained as qualified individual for the verification of key preventive control and CCP records
Complete sensory, physical, and packaging evaluations on finished food and document
Conduct sampling, testing, and documentation including procedures and records
Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Performs pre-operational inspections and report any non-conformances to Management team
Participate in monthly Facility observation audit inspections with cross functional teams
Participates in the Environmental Monitoring Program (i.e. collecting swab samples, using the ATP system)
Verify finished food case labels are accurate
Verification of the bakeries QAP. Quality Control Points are being monitored at the prescribed frequency, with the correct method, and documented standard as outlined in the QAP and quality procedure
Verification that product visual aids are up to date
Trained in and verification of Net Weight Policy and MAV limits
Verification of lot traceability, how packaging and raw ingredients are coded, coding of finished foods, and recipe verification against the manufacturing specification
Verification of Document Control and Record Completion Procedures
Verification, understanding and implementing of Food Safety Programs
Verification of Cross traffic (Raw to RTE) is controlled. Designated walkways are being used as control measures as outlined in Access and Movement of Personnel. Traffic plans and zoning maps are followed by all employees, management, visitors, and contractors
Effective completion of required annual (per training matrix) and Alchemy training
Provide clear communication of food safety and quality issues to the FSQA Technician at shift change
“Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for”
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Reading, Writing and Math Skills
Proficient computer skills including experience with inventory system, MS Outlook, Word and Excel
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and must also effectively manage and execute changes
Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team
Good communication, writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills preferred
2 years Manufacturing Experience
Equipment and food knowledge and troubleshooting ability
Ability to operate scales, metal detection, ovens and other instrumentation and measuring devices
Knowledge in HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF
2-3 years related experience
Effective completion of required annual (per training matrix) and Alchemy training
Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Standing/Walking/Climbing stairs
Twisting/Bending/Stooping
Pushing/Pulling
Handling/Feeling
Ability to work in a hot, cold, wet, frozen, dusty, and loud environment
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts
Required to maintain a clean and organized work area
Ability to work different shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required
Preferred
Some college science courses or experience in the food industry
Company
Great Kitchens Food Company
A leading U.S. manufacturer of private label take-and-bake pizzas and flatbreads.
Romeoville, IL, US
501-1000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Admir Basic
President and Chief Executive Officer
Anand Srinivasan
Chief Financial Officer
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