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Richmond Bread/QA Technician
Shift is 1st Monday through Saturday. Days off are Sunday and Monday. Hours are 6am – 2:30pm.
**While worker is training it will be Monday through Friday Hours are 6am – 2:30pm
Reason for role additional coverage needed.
Addition to the team.
Is there a possibility this role could be extended? Yes
Is there a possibility this role could convert to full time? Yes, there is a possibility pending candidate performance.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results.
* Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.
* Data Entry, tracking and interpretation.
* Following QC Hold Procedures for out-of-specified products.
* Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).
* Will assist in the discipline to maintain a 5-S rating of an "A".
* Be flexible in working hours.
* Equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Participate in continuous improvement.
* Must meet with the supervisor daily covering any issues associated with production.
* Monitor all CCP records and frequencies.
* Follow-up customer complaints and correspond with production.
* Manage product specifications.
* Coordinate HACCP team.
* Maintain policy and implement policies and procedures including training relating to GMP's, Food Safety and regulatory compliance.
* Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
* Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
* Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
* Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:
* Minimum bachelor's degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) or equivalent experience.
* HACCP certified, SQF Practitioner preferred.
* Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Testing.
* Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety are adhered to.
* Implement Plant Sanitation programs as directed by the Quality Management.
* Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees, and management.
* Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of Safeway quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.
* Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Utilize and maintain inventory on laboratory and sanitation supplies.
* Good oral/written communication skills.
* Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
* Proficient in window-based PC programs.
* Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.
* Knowledge of HACCP.
* Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Sanitation Practices, Food Safety and Occupational Safety.
* Ability to lift 50lbs