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This includes routine observations and monitoring of receiving, manufacturing, and processing activities to assure that products are manufactured and processed in compliance with internal and external customer specifications that meet applicable regulatory compliance.\n$19.00/hour.\nMinimum Requirements\nTwo-year degree or certificate in food science or related subject preferred, High school diploma or equivalent required. \nOne or more years previous Quality Assurance or other related experience in the Food processing facility preferred. \nAdditional desired skills and qualifications:\nKnowledge of FDA GMP’s and understanding of HACCP principles \nFamiliarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems \nKey Accountabilities\nPerforms physical, analytical and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, as per QA manual and procedures. \nPerform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehousing functions of the company. \nPerforms environmental testing using sterile technique. \nCoordinates with the sanitation department for execution of the environmental testing program. \nCommunicates with QA management, Production, and Sanitation personnel on test results and observations made during the sanitation process. \nAssists the line technicians as required. \nAssists in the Sample Retain Program. \nPrepares production line QA Stations and calibrates equipment for processing as needed. \nGenerates departmental reports and consolidate QA audit reports. \nProvide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicating when there are deviations from standards or processes \nAssist in training employees on food safety, company processes and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices \nMaintain accurate and organized records of QA activities and USDA pre shipment records. \nMust have understanding of company and customer specifications and ensure proper documentation. \nEmployee shall also be trained but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP and Safety. \nAttends all department and company required trainings. \nFood Safety and Quality Responsibilities\nCoordinates on sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products. Conduct sampling as required. \nConducts sanitation audits and performs pre-op inspection. \nImplements Environmental Monitoring Program. \nVerifies that raw materials and finished products meet set specifications. \nConduct all monitoring activities to assure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications. \nReports to QA management on test results and if any result deviation \nReports all safety, quality issues and deviations to management. \nComply with all Plant, State, Federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SQF guidelines and regulations for food safety, quality and employee safety. \nFollow Good Manufacturing Practices requirements to ensure food safety, safe work practices. \nRequired Skills, Knowledge or abilities:\nKnowledge of food safety principles \nAbility to understand and operate basic product testing equipment \nHigh level of organizational skills \nBasic math skills \nAttention to detail \nData entry and interpretation, database maintenance. \nIntermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.) \nGood written and verbal communication skills/fluent reading and writing skills in English\nWork Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.\n\nWe invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business.\nFresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more.\nAbout Fresh Mark, Inc.\nAt Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.\nOwned and made in the USA for 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion.\nFresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. 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