Hours: 2:00pm- 12:00am There is a need for this position to have availability for 2nd shift flexible hours, and occasionally alternate shift. Pay: $22.00 + $1.00 shift differential/hr This position is responsible for performing certain duties as a trained back-up to QA Lead Technicians, QA Technicians and the QA Clerk as needed. This position reviews various food safety and quality documentation to determine compliance to the programs. These programs include, but are not limited to: Product Holds, Formulation Verification, Label Verification, Foreign Material Prevention, production SOP's, SSOP's, and HACCP, and may include various data entry duties. The technician must use judgment in the interpretation and intent of Program requirements to make product disposition decisions if a check being reviewed is found to be unacceptable. RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Safety Responsibilities: Monitors the Food Safety programs relating to the processing operations. Coordinates the Environmental Pathogen Monitoring sampling program. Performs sampling of food and non-food contact sites. Oversees corrective actions as needed. Coordinates the Environmental Pathogen Monitoring sampling program. Performs sampling of food and non-food contact sites. Monitors and verifies the product thermal process. Practices decision-making when events involving food safety and quality occur. Decisions may include thermal process deviations, foreign material incidents, product labeling, formulation errors, etc. Maintains product traceability in electronic inventory system. Places appropriate product on a non-ship hold, and performs follow-up necessary to remove product from non-ship hold. These activities involve communication via detailed e-mail. Performs GMP Audit and corrects deficiencies in real time including employee practices and behavior as it pertains to food safety Food Quality Responsibilities: This position monitors food quality attributes during production runs. Verifies quality records. Implements Process Quality Control programs as follows: audits process control checks (product temps, piece size, etc.). Monitors documentation of the label verification program and the product formulation program. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated pattern of dependability. Strong computer skills, experience with Excel and Word programs - testing may be required. Possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, organizational skills, ability to manage time, work independently. Available for flexible hours. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. At least one to three years' experience in meat or food industry is desirable, but not required. Required to receive fall-protection training and operate a scissors lift in order to obtain swabs of areas not reachable from ground level. Performs other duties as assigned. Required to contribute to harmony in the workplace. WORKING CONDITIONS Standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, stepping up and down are required of this position. May work different shifts and will spend approximately 20% of time at desk and 80% of time in the plant, depending on coverage needed and issues to address in production areas. Work in production areas is performed in temperatures ranging from -10 F in freezers to 100+ F in oven rooms. Will be exposed to high noise levels requiring hearing protection, CO2, humidity, electrical hazards, and mechanical hazards. Will work in areas that are wet or have fat/oil on the floor. Freezer may have frost/ice on the floor. Incumbent will be required to receive fall-protection training and operate a scissors lift in order to obtain swabs of areas not reachable from ground level. BENEFITS Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance 401K Flexible Spending Account Profit-sharing Opportunities Short and Long Term Disability Educational Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays and Vacation Fitness Center Product Discounts Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety. Burke Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Hours: 2:00pm- 12:00am There is a need for this position to have availability for 2nd shift flexible hours, and occasionally alternate shift. Pay: $22.00 + $1.00 shift differential/hr This position is responsible for performing certain duties as a trained back-up to QA Lead Technicians, QA Technicians and the QA Clerk as needed. This position reviews various food safety and quality documentation to determine compliance to the programs. These programs include, but are not limited to: Product Holds, Formulation Verification, Label Verification, Foreign Material Prevention, production SOP's, SSOP's, and HACCP, and may include various data entry duties. The technician must use judgment in the interpretation and intent of Program requirements to make product disposition decisions if a check being reviewed is found to be unacceptable. RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Safety Responsibilities: Monitors the Food Safety programs relating to the processing operations. Coordinates the Environmental Pathogen Monitoring sampling program. Performs sampling of food and non-food contact sites. Oversees corrective actions as needed. Coordinates the Environmental Pathogen Monitoring sampling program. Performs sampling of food and non-food contact sites. Monitors and verifies the product thermal process. Practices decision-making when events involving food safety and quality occur. Decisions may include thermal process deviations, foreign material incidents, product labeling, formulation errors, etc. Maintains product traceability in electronic inventory system. Places appropriate product on a non-ship hold, and performs follow-up necessary to remove product from non-ship hold. These activities involve communication via detailed e-mail. Performs GMP Audit and corrects deficiencies in real time including employee practices and behavior as it pertains to food safety Food Quality Responsibilities: This position monitors food quality attributes during production runs. Verifies quality records. Implements Process Quality Control programs as follows: audits process control checks (product temps, piece size, etc.). Monitors documentation of the label verification program and the product formulation program. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated pattern of dependability. Strong computer skills, experience with Excel and Word programs - testing may be required. Possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, organizational skills, ability to manage time, work independently. Available for flexible hours. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. At least one to three years' experience in meat or food industry is desirable, but not required. Required to receive fall-protection training and operate a scissors lift in order to obtain swabs of areas not reachable from ground level. Performs other duties as assigned. Required to contribute to harmony in the workplace. WORKING CONDITIONS Standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, stepping up and down are required of this position. May work different shifts and will spend approximately 20% of time at desk and 80% of time in the plant, depending on coverage needed and issues to address in production areas. Work in production areas is performed in temperatures ranging from -10 F in freezers to 100+ F in oven rooms. Will be exposed to high noise levels requiring hearing protection, CO2, humidity, electrical hazards, and mechanical hazards. Will work in areas that are wet or have fat/oil on the floor. Freezer may have frost/ice on the floor. Incumbent will be required to receive fall-protection training and operate a scissors lift in order to obtain swabs of areas not reachable from ground level. BENEFITS Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance 401K Flexible Spending Account Profit-sharing Opportunities Short and Long Term Disability Educational Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays and Vacation Fitness Center Product Discounts Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety. Burke Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Description Pay Range: $67,000 to $80,000 per year. The FSQA Supervisor works under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements. Oversees and administers the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs. Directly supervises and guides hourly FSQA team members at the processing plant. Responsible for assessing and problem-solving food safety and quality issues within the facility. Essential Functions: Hire, supervise, and train hourly FSQA technicians in the monitoring, verifying, and validating food safety programs such as HACCP, SSOP, and pre-requisites, as well as Foster Farms corporate programs such as metal detection, allergen, pest control etc. Responsible for monitoring data and addressing processing, sanitation, and maintenance related issues in a timely manner via hands-on involvement. Communicate non-conformances (product quality or regulatory) to FSQA and operations management in a timely manner. Authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations or legal requirements. In addition, this position works with senior FSQA management to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product. Interface with USDA/FSIS personnel for regulatory non-compliance resolution and information requests. Provide communication support (written and verbal) to production management team for establishing corrective and preventive actions in response to non-compliances. Actively assist operations management in training new production employees to ensure competence with GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality criteria. Assist in developing and maintaining current FSQA programs and adjust programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Maintain FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement. Actively participate in projects (FSQA or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Description Pay Range: $67,000 to $80,000 per year. The FSQA Supervisor works under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements. Oversees and administers the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs. Directly supervises and guides hourly FSQA team members at the processing plant. Responsible for assessing and problem-solving food safety and quality issues within the facility. Essential Functions: Hire, supervise, and train hourly FSQA technicians in the monitoring, verifying, and validating food safety programs such as HACCP, SSOP, and pre-requisites, as well as Foster Farms corporate programs such as metal detection, allergen, pest control etc. Responsible for monitoring data and addressing processing, sanitation, and maintenance related issues in a timely manner via hands-on involvement. Communicate non-conformances (product quality or regulatory) to FSQA and operations management in a timely manner. Authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations or legal requirements. In addition, this position works with senior FSQA management to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product. Interface with USDA/FSIS personnel for regulatory non-compliance resolution and information requests. Provide communication support (written and verbal) to production management team for establishing corrective and preventive actions in response to non-compliances. Actively assist operations management in training new production employees to ensure competence with GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality criteria. Assist in developing and maintaining current FSQA programs and adjust programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Maintain FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement. Actively participate in projects (FSQA or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective.
Job Description Pay Range $67,000 to $80,000 The FSQA Supervisor works under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements. Oversees and administers the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs. Directly supervises and guides hourly FSQA team members at the processing plant. Responsible for assessing and problem-solving food safety and quality issues within the facility. Essential Functions: Hire, supervise, and train hourly FSQA technicians in the monitoring, verifying, and validating food safety programs such as HACCP, SSOP, and pre-requisites, as well as Foster Farms corporate programs such as metal detection, allergen, pest control etc. Responsible for monitoring data and addressing processing, sanitation, and maintenance related issues in a timely manner via hands-on involvement. Communicate non-conformances (product quality or regulatory) to FSQA and operations management in a timely manner. Authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations or legal requirements. In addition, this position works with senior FSQA management to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product. Interface with USDA/FSIS personnel for regulatory non-compliance resolution and information requests. Provide communication support (written and verbal) to production management team for establishing corrective and preventive actions in response to non-compliances. Actively assist operations management in training new production employees to ensure competence with GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality criteria. Assist in developing and maintaining current FSQA programs and adjust programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Maintain FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement. Actively participate in projects (FSQA or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description Pay Range $67,000 to $80,000 The FSQA Supervisor works under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements. Oversees and administers the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs. Directly supervises and guides hourly FSQA team members at the processing plant. Responsible for assessing and problem-solving food safety and quality issues within the facility. Essential Functions: Hire, supervise, and train hourly FSQA technicians in the monitoring, verifying, and validating food safety programs such as HACCP, SSOP, and pre-requisites, as well as Foster Farms corporate programs such as metal detection, allergen, pest control etc. Responsible for monitoring data and addressing processing, sanitation, and maintenance related issues in a timely manner via hands-on involvement. Communicate non-conformances (product quality or regulatory) to FSQA and operations management in a timely manner. Authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations or legal requirements. In addition, this position works with senior FSQA management to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product. Interface with USDA/FSIS personnel for regulatory non-compliance resolution and information requests. Provide communication support (written and verbal) to production management team for establishing corrective and preventive actions in response to non-compliances. Actively assist operations management in training new production employees to ensure competence with GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality criteria. Assist in developing and maintaining current FSQA programs and adjust programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Maintain FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement. Actively participate in projects (FSQA or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective.
Job Description Pay Range: $82,500 to $103,100 per year The Assistant FSQA Manager role works directly with processing plant operations leadership team to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements on assigned shift. Directs, oversees, and implements the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs to ensure product safety, legality, and quality across multiple plant processes including first processing and second processing. Responsible for the management and development of supervisory and/or hourly FSQA personnel to achieve departmental goals. Essential Functions: Responsible for the implementation, verification, and validation of Food Safety programs such as HACCP plans, SSOP compliance, ensuring adherence with audit standards such as BRC and managing regulatory relationship with local USDA/FSIS. Ensure operations management team and hourly employees are compliant with food safety and quality procedures. This includes direct observation of processes, as well as training as needed of production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality assurance groups. Manage the implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and enforcement of FSIS/USDA regulations, as well as corporate programs (pest control, allergen, product quality). This position is authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations, or legal requirements. In addition, this position has authority to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product. Hire and lead procedural, regulatory, and food safety training for FSQA supervisors and hourly technicians to ensure high levels of competency, commitment and performance. Promote a food safety culture with FSQA supervisors and hourly team members. Work in conjunction with plant management staff to maintain a positive working relationship with in-plant FSIS/USDA personnel. This includes direct communications and meetings with FSIS to report non-compliance resolution, as well as Foster Farms response to trending concerns. Manage and improve the FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement. Actively participate in projects (FSQA or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective. Develop, implement, and maintain SPC programs
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description Pay Range: $82,500 to $103,100 per year The Assistant FSQA Manager role works directly with processing plant operations leadership team to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements on assigned shift. Directs, oversees, and implements the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs to ensure product safety, legality, and quality across multiple plant processes including first processing and second processing. Responsible for the management and development of supervisory and/or hourly FSQA personnel to achieve departmental goals. Essential Functions: Responsible for the implementation, verification, and validation of Food Safety programs such as HACCP plans, SSOP compliance, ensuring adherence with audit standards such as BRC and managing regulatory relationship with local USDA/FSIS. Ensure operations management team and hourly employees are compliant with food safety and quality procedures. This includes direct observation of processes, as well as training as needed of production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality assurance groups. Manage the implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and enforcement of FSIS/USDA regulations, as well as corporate programs (pest control, allergen, product quality). This position is authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations, or legal requirements. In addition, this position has authority to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product. Hire and lead procedural, regulatory, and food safety training for FSQA supervisors and hourly technicians to ensure high levels of competency, commitment and performance. Promote a food safety culture with FSQA supervisors and hourly team members. Work in conjunction with plant management staff to maintain a positive working relationship with in-plant FSIS/USDA personnel. This includes direct communications and meetings with FSIS to report non-compliance resolution, as well as Foster Farms response to trending concerns. Manage and improve the FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement. Actively participate in projects (FSQA or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective. Develop, implement, and maintain SPC programs
Job Description Pay Range: $67,000 - $80,000 Shift: Swing The FSQA Supervisor works under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements. Oversees and administers the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs. Directly supervises and guides hourly FSQA team members at the processing plant. Responsible for assessing and problem-solving food safety and quality issues within the facility. Essential Functions: Hire, supervise, and train hourly FSQA technicians in the monitoring, verifying, and validating food safety programs such as HACCP, SSOP, and pre-requisites, as well as Foster Farms corporate programs such as metal detection, allergen, pest control etc. Responsible for monitoring data and addressing processing, sanitation, and maintenance related issues in a timely manner via hands-on involvement. Communicate non-conformances (product quality or regulatory) to FSQA and operations management in a timely manner. Authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations or legal requirements. In addition, this position works with senior FSQA management to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product. Interface with USDA/FSIS personnel for regulatory non-compliance resolution and information requests. Provide communication support (written and verbal) to production management team for establishing corrective and preventive actions in response to non-compliances. Actively assist operations management in training new production employees to ensure competence with GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality criteria. Assist in developing and maintaining current FSQA programs and adjust programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Maintain FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement. Actively participate in projects (FSQA or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description Pay Range: $67,000 - $80,000 Shift: Swing The FSQA Supervisor works under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements. Oversees and administers the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs. Directly supervises and guides hourly FSQA team members at the processing plant. Responsible for assessing and problem-solving food safety and quality issues within the facility. Essential Functions: Hire, supervise, and train hourly FSQA technicians in the monitoring, verifying, and validating food safety programs such as HACCP, SSOP, and pre-requisites, as well as Foster Farms corporate programs such as metal detection, allergen, pest control etc. Responsible for monitoring data and addressing processing, sanitation, and maintenance related issues in a timely manner via hands-on involvement. Communicate non-conformances (product quality or regulatory) to FSQA and operations management in a timely manner. Authorized to place non-conforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations or legal requirements. In addition, this position works with senior FSQA management to render decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product. Interface with USDA/FSIS personnel for regulatory non-compliance resolution and information requests. Provide communication support (written and verbal) to production management team for establishing corrective and preventive actions in response to non-compliances. Actively assist operations management in training new production employees to ensure competence with GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality criteria. Assist in developing and maintaining current FSQA programs and adjust programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Maintain FSQA data reporting systems, communicating trends and root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement. Actively participate in projects (FSQA or operations) and activities to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective.