Job Description:
Coordinate all new and existing standards within the framework of USDA GAP/GMP, FDA, Global GAP, and Tesco Nature’s Choice. Utilize Hazard analysis approach (HACCP) to evaluate the processes involved in vegetable washing, packing, storage and distribution, including the need for controls and documentation.
- Job Responsibilities: Food Safety Issues related to washing, handling, storage, distribution and traceability
- Product quality issues
- Environmental hazards related to contamination of water, environment and product
- Health and Safety hazards
- Maintain and ensure compliance with SOPs for washing, handling, storage and distribution of products
- Maintain and review HACCP plan
- Maintain Monthly Internal GMP Inspections
- Maintain notes on daily pack-outs in regard(s) to quality and root cause issues to drive grower performance
- Maintain notes on quality related to storage rooms and report trends related to product quality
- Maintain all documentation and records for quality
- Maintain documentation to ensure accurate product traceability
- Exceptional organizational skills in order to maintain all QC records and filing
- Perform visual line and finished product inspections to ensure conformance to specifications
- Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems or stop production if serious product defects are present
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to test and calibrate scales as needed throughout the work day
- Ability to perform water samples
Skill & Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Perform a variety of specialized tasks in altering environments and the physical requirements of the job
- Associates Degree in agriculture, food safety, or equivalent
- Previous quality assurance experience in the industry
- Have previous training in the following:
- Lockout/Tagout
- Safety
- USDA GAP/GMP, FDA, Global GAP, HACCP, and Tesco Nature’s Choice.)
- Ability to work extended scheduled hours Monday - Saturday with daily overtime. Must be able to work overtime as required. Start times and hours vary based on production needs
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate in agriculture, food safety, or equivalent
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Strong time management, and conflict resolution skills
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong preference towards food manufacturing/processing
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and utilize a variety of office equipment. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and reach overhead.
Benefits:
- BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life insurance
- Vacation & Holidays as stated in Ham Farm Foods handbook
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Assembly line
- Food Processing Plant
- In-person
- Warehouse
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Snow Hill, NC 28580: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person