GNFood Safety Associate-IL MSLN

Job Description

Job Summary /

Purpose:

This position provides the front line of quality assurance activity. The principle objective is to observe and audit the processes of production and verify that our various requirements are being met.

• Participate/support the Risk Management Process (RMP) and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
• Gain working knowledge of Company policy regarding Quality and Food Safety.
• Audit and record HACCPs and control points data as required by policy.
• Audit and record ingredients use for verification of lot tracking capabilities using process sheets, weight sheets and other product specification data.
• Audit processing systems for conformity to company standards and specifications and Government Regulations.
• Apply Hold Tags to equipment, products or areas audited found to be out of compliance.
• Document/log information about Hold Tags applied and generate component rejects and Hold Reports.
• Audit and record operational sanitation activities and GMPs in assigned area.
• Audit weight control records for assigned lines.
• Audit information on all product cartons and cases, including product description, codes and dates for assigned areas.
• Monitor product quality through informal and formal procedures as required on all assigned products/lines.
• Assist training of others in traditional Quality Assurance functions as needed.
• Collect required PE/NLV/Micro/Fat samples for assigned areas.
• Perform Product Evaluations as specified in corporate SOPs and maintain data entry and FM log.
• Evaluate and analyze products rejected by metal detector from assigned lines.
• Perform metal detector and checkweigher verification checks for accuracy during operations.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of grading and lab supplies, forms, etc.
• Maintain Production log book using the current pack-plans.
• Responsible for collection, sorting, electronically scanning and filing all production process sheets.
• Perform 5S housekeeping duties in the lab area as necessary.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Agile.
• Issue process sheets to files for production use daily; issue changes if pack plan changes warrant.
• Monitor rework/hold, and assist in disposition.
• Inform and assist supervisors and team leaders to take corrective action in quality issues, GMP, SOP, HACCP/Formulation.
• Collect necessary information to help complete SCAR process.
• Backup Micro Technician:
  • Conducts and records micro testing on ingredients, finished product, equipment & environment
  • Perform standard & AOAC approved microbiological tests & analyses for total plate count
  • Perform routine and scheduled tests and analysis of air and environmental conditions
  • Place all non-compliant product on “Hold” and maintain “Hold” lists.
  • Purchasing and maintaining inventories of all equipment/chemicals used in QA
  • Files and maintain completed QA paperwork
  • Conducts lab audits and assist in reviewing/updating Microbiological SOP
  • Reports all non-compliance analyses to QA Supervisor, daily
  • As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned

• Training and Safety – Provide a safe and healthful work environment for all personnel through consistent support of the company’s safety process. Oversee safety processes including, but not limited to, goal setting, hazard recognition, and elimination, administration of safety procedures and corresponding corrective action, area inspection, job skills, and compliance training, accident investigation and safety meetings.
• Interpret policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours; days, afternoons, midnights, overtime and weekends as necessary.
• As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned.

• BS Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or related Science preferred; high school diploma or GED with 2–4 years related experience and/or training, or a combination of related education and work experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PCs, scales, refractometer, ovens and other office equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations that deal with food,…