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SUMMARY:
Monitors the manufacturing of food products to ensure they conform to product specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- It is the duty and responsibility of ALL Seattle Gourmet Foods staff to report any food safety issues IMMEDIATELY to their supervisor.
- Releases finished product that complies with specifications.
- Monitors production of food, including ingredient, lot code, and process verifications.
- Measures product parameters such as weight, packaging, organoleptic, and identity preservation to ensure specifications are being met.
- Collects samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Performs monthly glass and brittle plastic audits of 64th and 72nd facility.
- Performs monthly Fire Extinguisher/Exit audit.
- Performs weekly/monthly thermometer checks.
- Monitors prerequisite programs to ensure regulatory requirements and program specifications are being met.
- Validates metal detection procedures.
- Enforces good manufacturing practices.
- Inventories laboratory and office supplies monthly and requisitions Quality Control Manager for materials, as necessary.
- Ensures that non-conforming product is placed on hold and ensures non-conforming product disposition is carried out, as instructed by Quality Control Manager.
- Provides back-up to QC Techs, Supervisor, or Manager, as needed.
- Responsible for Mint yield calculations and releases.
- Allergen and Sanitation swabbing as needed.
- Conducts Internal Auditing as directed by Manager/schedule.
- Check in ingredients and packaging per approved supplier and receiving procedures.
- Packet/file daily production paperwork.
- Special projects as assigned by the Quality Manager and Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience in Quality Control and/ or equivalent education
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read and speak English fluently and communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to communicate issues with production employees and management.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to perform simple math through basic algebra.
- Ability to perform measurements and conversions using weight, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to determine the best course of action needed to resolve production issues in a timely, efficient manner.
- Ability to deal with a multitude of situations that may have complex variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or move 50 pounds.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation and Benefits:
- The work schedule is Mon-Fri (7:00-3:30) 8 hour shifts.
- Starting pay $22-27 /hour DOE.
About Seattle Gourmet Foods
Seattle Gourmet Foods is a privately owned manufacturer of Chocolates and other Confections and everything we make is best in class! We are passionate about our people, products and customers, and we are always looking for great people who value teamwork and professional development. We strive to create a culture of humble, hungry and smart team players committed to making Seattle Gourmet Foods a fun and rewarding place to work.
About Seattle Gourmet Foods:
Seattle Gourmet Foods is a privately owned manufacturer of Chocolates and other Confections and everything we make is best in class! We are passionate about our people, products and customers, and we are always looking for great people who value teamwork and professional development. We strive to create a culture of humble, hungry and smart team players committed to making Seattle Gourmet Foods a fun and rewarding place to work.
