Location: Florence,KY, USA
This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!
Who we are!
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima, and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts; Bibigo, and Pagoda Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com.
What we want to do for you!
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.
* Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
* Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
* 401k with Company Match
What we need from you:
* Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred
* Demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in SAP, InfinityQS (IQS), and the Microsoft Windows Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Read and interpret basic technical documents
* Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations (HACCP certification preferred)
* Show familiarity with USDA, FDA, and audit principles
* Confirm a satisfactory current job performance and safety record
* Work in a variety of temperatures
* Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment
* Keep accurate documentation of daily information
* Complete investigation and the documenting of incidents involving product/ingredient Food Safety issues
* Read and understand product specifications
* Operate independently with limited supervision and demonstrate solid interpersonal and communication skills
* Perform basic math functions
* Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen
Responsibilities:
* Performing a variety of quality assurance audits on incoming products, in-process production as well as finished products to ensure that they meet regulatory and company standards of quality and food safety
* Assisting in planning and establishing FSQ activities and procedures
* Monitoring adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reporting issues to management
* Generating reports such as specification notices and processes transactions in SAP to hold and release product
* Monitoring overall product quality by verifying compliance to product specification and performing traceability exercises
* Overseeing and documenting food safety incidents including accurately and immediately completing corrective action/incident report
* Verifying regulatory, formula, and procedural compliance of manufacturing systems and taking corrective action when necessary
* Documenting review and verification to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements
* Working with all functional areas to gather samples and information needed for product testing and assisting with product cuttings/sensory evaluations
* Evaluating Certificate of Analysis data against specification and takes appropriate action when necessary
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The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.