Where Food and Innovation Meet

Requirements

• Addresses and answers customer concerns and request for information
• Ensures that quality system requirements are maintained and reported
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objective, Reports findings to director
• Develops and implements primary quality control systems and SOP’s consistent with GMP, SQF, HAACP, OSHA and other regulatory programs
• Review GMP Regulations with management and heads of departments
• Coordinates analysis of products in compliance with GMP regulations and SOP’s
• Identifies technical problems and develops solutions
• Completes appropriate documentation to support testing procedures
• Manages laboratory equipment maintenance schedules; ensures laboratory equipment is maintained in accordance with established schedules, GMP requirements and SOP’s
• Performs other related duties as assigned by director

• Morning Pre-op checks:
  1. Check for COA’s arriving after hours at dock and in email.
  2. Walk through plant to ensure proper SQF/GMP regulations are being enforced and followed.
• Incoming Ingredient Checks
  1. Evaluate incoming ingredients organoleptically and maintain retain library.
  2. Grade and photograph raw material samples and upload them to their items cards in NAV system.
  3. Evaluate new and experimental ingredients and work with R&D and Purchasing to approve the samples.
  4. Reject nonconforming raw materials and record the information on internal Defective Material log. Work cross functionally to ensure hold status of material is communicated to proper departments.
  5. Update & maintain the Ingredient Reference Samples.
  6. Take micro samples in accordance with micro sampling schedule.
  7. Maintain the Ingredient Information Database.
  8. Verifying all COA’s. Contact vendors if COA’s are missing and obtain the COA’s.
  9. Confirm that incoming organic ingredients are properly labeled and stored.
• Inventory Control
  1. Work with inventory and plant personnel to identify expired or infested products.
  2. Check the shelf life of both dry and wet ingredients.
  3. Check inventory for misplaced items, especially misplaced allergens or organic items and inform upper management.
• Kosher
  1. Review schedule A and OU portal system to update the kosher certifications.
  2. Submit kosher approvals for new or missing raw materials.
• Administrative
  1. Working with procurement and our vendors, maintain the SQF documentation database to ensure all vendor documentation is collected.
  2. Maintain organic program by collecting organic documentation from suppliers, taking organic product samples, supervising organic production and sanitation and notifying upper management on any deviations or issues.
  3. Assist with customer questions and documentation requests.
• Quality Laboratory Backup
  1. Perform Sr. Laboratory Technicians functions during vacations and sick days.
  2. Test finished products and maintain reference library.

• Computer skills including Microsoft office.
• Bachelors Degree in Food Science or equivalent science degree.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in the food industry. SQF experience is a plus. Communication skills

• Must be able to taste and smell chemicals, flavors and food products.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time in a laboratory setting.
• Must be able to lift 50 bags of products.

• Ability to work in a controlled laboratory environment
• Ability to taste and smell flavor profiles and food products
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to stand/walk
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel and reach
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry up to 60 pounds.

Requirements

• Set up, operate, and monitor Hornet and Olsen VFFS machines to ensure efficient production and high-quality packaging.
• Perform changeovers, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Conduct quality checks on seals, weights, and packaged products to meet specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, following GMP and safety protocols.
• Report any machine issues or maintenance needs promptly.

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines, with specific experience on Hornet and Olsen models required (experience with similar brands is a plus).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to [e.g., 50 lbs].
• High school diploma or equivalent; forklift certification is an advantage.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and committed to safety.

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.