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Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.\nAs proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.\nTo succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-led,resilient andpositive to succeed here because we expect pace andagility, we insist oncollaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact\nClick “Apply” to get started.\n PURPOSE:\nFood Safety and Quality (FSQ) Techs are responsible, reliable individuals who understand the importance of the safety and quality of our confectionery products and strive to improve it. The FSQ Tech is responsible for conducting audits within the manufacturing facility and enforcing all Food Safety and Quality programs (SQF, HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs) as well as ensuring adherence to customer and regulatory requirements.\n KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:\nPerform FSQ activities as detailed in “Job Objectives” documented in the Quality Manual. \nAssure checks are documented clearly and cross referenced and traceable. \nPerform walkthroughs of the production floor ensuring compliance to all food safety and quality policies and procedures. \nVerify documentation and monitoring of CCPs, CQPs, and regulatory requirements for accuracy and compliance. \nCommunicate with lead-persons, supervisors, and/or production manager on all food safety, quality and plant issues which may have a negative impact on product, and work together to correct the situation. \nProvide constant and consistent quality leadership to production operators, looking for ways to improve product quality. \nActively work towards food safety and quality improvements (final product, plant conditions, and customer service), improvement in productivity, and cost reduction. \nPerform sensory, organoleptic and analytical testing of in-line, WIP and finished product to ensure compliance to specifications. \nDiligence in collecting routine finished product samples on time, and raw ingredient and packaging materials as needed. \nComposite samples for microbiological testing, complete lab request forms and prep for delivery to outside approved lab. \nMaintain retained finished product and sensory sample inventory. \nCarry out pre-ops, ATP and Allergen swab testing, and environmental sampling program. \nData entry and other administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, copying, faxing and organization of documents. \nCollect and ship samples requested by Sales. \nMaintain the laboratory and the equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner on a daily basis. \nFollow all safety, GMP and GLP rules and regulations. \nMaintain and report nonconformance holds for rejected ingredients, WIP, finished product, and equipment, and assure its proper disposition. \nAssist in special tests, inspections or product development as requested of the plant FSQ department by Production or the Corporate Marketing Department. \nInvestigate consumer complaints to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive measures. \nAssist FSQ Supervisor in training associates to meet customer requirements and food safety/quality system requirements.\nSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\nBackground in food manufacturing, quality, food safety or sanitation is ideal, but not required. \nGMPs, HACCP, FDA or SQF background ideal, but not necessary\nMicrosoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.\nAble to calculate basic mathematical equations with accuracy. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, averages, area, circumference, and volume.\nQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent\nFurther education or previous food mfg. experience is preferred\nADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:\nBase starting rate ranges from $20.00 to $24.00/hr. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to competitive base pay, this role includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security\npladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.\nWe operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. 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