Shift Officer - FSQR

• Test all cooking and kitchen activities, approve or reject products in a timely manner through sensory or test data and record findings in lab systems.
• Assist with regulatory activities such as internal and third party audits and help ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards.
• Coordinate preoperational inspection personnel to ensure operations start only when plant cleanliness is up to standard, lead and participate in the weekly sanitation meeting and maintain related documentation.
• Manage incoming raw materials, packaging and ingredients to ensure quality parameters are in place and review supplier documentation to meet customer specifications.
• Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials, submit samples to microbiology lab for testing and follow up on any nonconforming results.
• Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

• Associates Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
• Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing and able to train to operate a forklift
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of food safety, safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Minimum of one year experience working within a laboratory or food manufacturing environment

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