Golden State Foods
QUALITY SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Golden State Foods – Conyers, GA
Full-time | Food Manufacturing
Essential Functions
Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)
Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)
Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)
Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)
Calibrates and maintains testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)
Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance. In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university.
Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
Food chemistry (J)
Food microbiology (J)
Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
Food processing equipment (B)
Food testing concepts and techniques (B)
PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
Skill And Ability To
Work independently
Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
Perform a variety of food safety tests
Work in a laboratory environment
Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
Performance Categories
Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
Domestic and international regulatory compliance
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project/assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
Safety standards and procedures: food
Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Full-time | Food Manufacturing
Essential Functions
Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)
Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)
Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)
Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)
Calibrates and maintains testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)
Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance. In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university.
Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
Food chemistry (J)
Food microbiology (J)
Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
Food processing equipment (B)
Food testing concepts and techniques (B)
PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
Skill And Ability To
Work independently
Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
Perform a variety of food safety tests
Work in a laboratory environment
Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
Performance Categories
Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
Domestic and international regulatory compliance
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project/assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
Safety standards and procedures: food
Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures
#J-18808-Ljbffr