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Raw Seafoods , Inc.

Quality Assurance Tech

Raw Seafoods , Inc., Fall River, Massachusetts, us, 02720

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Looking to reel in your next career? Look no further than Raw Seafoods!

Raw Seafoods has been at the forefront of the seafood industry for over 25 years-innovating, inspiring, and raising the bar of quality and service for our customers. As a highly specialized family-owned company, we have a passion-driven connection with everything seafood. Our assortment of superior fresh and value-added seafood is unmatched, and our focus is on inspiring, educating, and supporting customers with specialty seafood solutions that elevate menus and retail categories.

From pier to plate, this is

specialty seafood at its finest™ . We are looking for a QA Tech to join our growing team!

Position overview

To ensure safety, quality, and conformance to specifications of all products produced by Raw Seafoods. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain Quality Control documents and records on an ongoing basis

Inspect all incoming products for quality, safety, and adherence to specifications

Conduct organoleptic testing on finished and incoming products/ingredients

Organize and administer product cuttings in the absence of the Sr. Tech

Monitor the production floor for food safety and employee safety

Perform Quality Control checks and related paperwork in all departments

Allergen testing, including testing according to annual, monthly, and weekly swab schedules

Accompany USDA inspector throughout plant and assist with all questions or problems that arise, when necessary

Maintain testing equipment, and conduct calibrations as needed

Check finished product labels to ensure conformance with product specifications and government requirements

Compare finished product to specification sheet to ensure it meets customer's requirements

Ensure all products meet and exceed standards required by USDA, USDC, FDA, and BRC

Immediately identify and notify Sr. Technologist or Supervisor of situations where product does not meet specifications

Complete inbound and outbound paperwork associated with incoming and outgoing product

Conduct inspections of all manufacturing equipment prior to use

Complete metal detector calibrations and corrective actions on a regular basis

Oversee that all procedures are followed in accordance to USDA, USDC, FDA, and BRC requirements

Update online databases and logs with inbound and outbound reports

Provide upper management with thoroughly checked outbound reports for customers

Ability to fully monitor the processes of all internal processing lines

Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices

Ensure all incoming products for quality, safety, and specifications are inspected

Confirm raw material lots being allocated are complete and accurate to maintain traceability

Create and communicate Maintenance Work Orders

Complete internal verifications, non-HACCP only

Assist QA supervisor with ordering for the QA lab

Assist QA supervisor with inventory tracking for the QA lab

Assist QA supervisor with projects as needed

Other responsibilities w/similar skill and work conditions as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities):

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Biological Sciences or related discipline. Or a combination of work experience and education which proves proficiency in the field

Or 3+ Years Previous experience in Quality or Continuous Improvement

Experience and understanding of food ingredients, nutritional labels, allergens, and governmental regulations set forth by the USDC, USDA, and FDA preferred

Experience with allergen swabs, testing, and all related tasks preferred

Experience with RedZone or similar digital QMS preferred

Intermediate computer skills, primarily Microsoft and outlook

Must be able to multitask effectively and problem solve

Must maintain a flexible schedule; weekends, early mornings, and late nights may be required as needed

Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred

Physical Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively with all departments

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to work in cold environments

No food allergies preferred

EEO statement:

Raw Seafoods is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, assign and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status or any legally recognized protect personal characteristics.