Job Description:
To become the world's greatest baker, we need the world's greatest team members
Overview
As a team member, the Quality Assurance Technician monitors, samples, and records food-safe production practices throughout the facility. They prioritize personnel and food safety at all times.
What FGF Offers
- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential
- Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
- 401k matching program
- Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement
Shift: 7:00 PM- 7:00 AM Monday- Thursday/ Tuesday- Friday
Pay Rate: $24.00 +$1.00 shift premium from 6PM-6AM
Responsibilities
- Notify management of observed needs on the production floor relating to quality or food safety.
- Support compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, guidelines and governance under the FGF quality Manual and the food safety and quality programs.
- Investigate and analyze product or raw material quality problems and develop, recommend, and implement corrective measures as necessary
- Fry off samples and evaluate results
- Audit sample data taken for use in the implementation of the plant's IPM (Integrated Process Management) System
- Identify process problems through the use of statistical analysis
- Suggest and implement corrective measures to improve the manufacturing processes
- Record and communicate results through reports, meetings, and voicemail as required
- Monitor incoming raw materials to ensure materials meet our specifications
- Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards as well as HAACP compliance and other food safety and workplace safety initiatives
- Support activities of other departments such as Production, Dry Warehouse, and Sanitation through auditing
- Communicate with other departments to ensure that substandard product is identified
- Ensure that substandard product is not packed and/or shipped and that it is disposed of as waste, rework or thrift inventory
- Assist in the development of standards and procedures for new and existing products
- Lead and contribute to the efforts of Continuous Improvement Teams
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 2-year degree in laboratory / food science, or equivalent prior experience in food quality assurance
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, SPC fundamentals, and laboratory skills
- Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and food safety compliance
- Solid computer proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint are essential
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
- Ability to function and contribute in a team environment
- AIB or other food industry training is a plus
- Saturday Work required (most weekends)
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Ability to visually inspect product and facility
What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?
Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads and flatbreads.
As an innovative company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.
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Job Family: Quality Assurance Job Level: B-HO