Location: Conyers,GA, USA
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)
Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)
Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)
Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)
Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university
Experience:
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
* Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
* Food chemistry (J)
* Food microbiology (J)
* Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
* HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
* Food processing equipment (B)
* Food testing concepts and techniques (B)
* PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
Skill and ability to:
* Work independently
* Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
* Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
* Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
* Perform a variety of food safety tests
* Work in a laboratory environment
* Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
* Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Not applicable.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
* Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
* Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
* Domestic and international regulatory compliance
* Teamwork within the department and across departments
* Project/assignment standards
* Customer satisfaction
* Safety standards and procedures: food
* Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures