Quality Specialist

Are you ready to take on the role of a Quality Control Specialist? Well, buckle up and get ready to maintain the "Global Quality System" of LSG Sky Chefs. Don't worry, we'll break it down for you.

Your primary responsibility is to ensure that the Customer Service Center (CSC) is in compliance with customer, Federal Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans.

But fear not, because you'll be a pro at maintaining all recordkeeping and key performance indicators pertinent to the Quality Department and GQS. You'll be monitoring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for compliance, verifying coolers and freezer room temperature, and conducting environmental swabs and microbiological sampling. You'll even get to obtain Chef Table samples to verify compliance to specifications. Who doesn't love a good taste test?

How You'll Make a Difference

• Maintain and initiate all recordkeeping and key performance indicators pertinent to the Quality Department and GQS to include, but not limited to Food Safety, Sanitation, Regulatory Agencies (County Health, State Health Dept. and FDA), internal customers (LHI), and airline customers
• Daily monitoring of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for compliance
• Verify coolers and freezer room temperature for compliance
• Perform environmental swabs and microbiological sampling, submittal to local laboratory for analysis
• Obtain Chef Table samples to verify compliance with specification
• Assist the Quality Manager in specific training and daily initiatives addressing quality, food safety, and sanitation issues to drive process improvements
• Conduct workstation inspections to verify compliance (gold standard verification, specs, sanitizer, food temperatures, HACCP documentation, phf set-up)
• Conduct portion control weight compliance to specifications
• Conduct inspection checks (dispatch, galley, non-bonded, bonded, equipment)
• Verify Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) logs and other documents are accurately completed on a daily basis
• Create charts, trending reports, training materials, and visuals
• Maintain, monitor standards, and train employees in compliance with the Regulated Garbage Standards to meet USDA requirements
• Supports the Jump-off (commissary) locations with oversight
• Train hourly employees as needed
• Perform other tasks as requested

What You Should Have for This Role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in using a computer and basic software such as Microsoft, creating and maintaining trending charts, SOPs, use of a calculator, weight scales, thermometers, metal detector, ATP testing equipment, mechanical food portioning, and
• processing equipment.
• Previous food industry and quality assurance experience a plus
• Ability to work in cold environments (<40*F)
• Ability to work with minimum to no supervision, act in liaison with the Supervisor, self-starter, and problem solver.
• Ability to lift/push a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with large groups

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95110 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person