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2nd Shift QA/QC TechnicianReports To: QA/QC SupervisorLocation: Delray Beach, FLType: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-ExemptPero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America's families for over a century. Our family's passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.Job SummaryIt is the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technician's responsibility to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines, ensure compliance with all customer expectations, internal quality, and Food Safety Standards and Policies.Primary FunctionsInspect inbound/outbound productTake temperature and cultures of productDocument all inspections and data as neededPerform assigned tasks related to quality and food safetyThe QA/QC Technician will be responsible for making sure company products are safe and meet or exceed company quality standards, and fully comply with food regulations.Monitor and enforce organic handling practices.Critical Control Point testing of HACCP programTo effectively operate PAA pumps, sanitizing outlets, and performs testing to ensure Organic wash requirements are metTo effectively operate chlorine pumps, sanitizing outlets, and performance of testing to ensure chlorination wash requirements are metSample pulling for shelf life, microbiological, and customer requirementsPre-Operational testing of sanitation to include: ATP testing of surfaces, and evaluations of cleaning practicesTo effectively monitor and test all metal detection units for assurance of metal free productionPackaging and seal testing, relative to container type – such as vacuum, pressure, or bubble testingCalibrations on weight scaled, thermometers, and all applicable testing tools or detectorsGMP (Good manufacturing Practices) monitoring of operations to ensure foods safe environmentColor code enforcement; sanitation, organics, allergens, others as requiredHold and release programRework programShelf-life evaluation and sensory testing as requiredPaperwork filingWork with soap's other cleaning chemicalsSchedule: 4PM to 2AM/when business endsMust be available on Holidays and WeekendsOther duties as requiredPhysical RequirementsRequired to stand, sit, walk for long periods of timeFrequent use of hands for simple firm, grasping and writingOccasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbingOccasional Lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 poundsOccasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or lessExposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.Works overtime as requiredOther duties as requiredSkills & RequirementsFood Quality inspection experience, produce experience preferredGood communication skills, including basic written and spoken English, to ensure understanding of safety procedures and documentationComputer skills –Basics: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OfficeIndustry Specific: FamousHACCP certification or have participated in HACCP trainingMust be able to follow complex verbal and written instructions and be able to work independently to evaluate and resolve Quality-related problems and identify and communicate short term remedial actions.Must have a high level of problem-solving skills.Company Benefits/Perks401(k)Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and morePaid Time Off (PTO)
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delray beach, FL, 33444, US
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