QA Specialist - North Plant

About the Company

For decades, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality specialty garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. We've always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable experiences that everyone can enjoy together. The Company operates from three state-of-the-art bakeries in Oak Creek (Wisconsin) in the US and in Mississauga (Ontario) in Canada.

Join our Team!

Join a dynamic team committed to crafting "Good Mood Food"! At Furlani Foods, we transform every meal into a joyful celebration of togetherness. With Furlani, delicious moments become unforgettable memories. Be part of this incredible journey and experience the magic firsthand.

The secret of our success lies with our master bakers and seasoned product development team, in using their considerable skills and passion for perfection. We want YOU to join our team!

Benefits

* Salary: $21.00 - $26.27/hr.

* Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance

* Annual Incentive Program

* Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching

* Paid Time Off

* Employee Assistance Program

* Life and AD&D Insurance

* Paid Holidays

Role

We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and career growth. Furlani Foods is seeking a(n) Quality Assurance Specialist. The QA Specialist's primary responsibilities will be to perform the Food Safety pre-requisite programs addressing biological hazards. The person will conduct and coordinate the facility's environmental testing, clean equipment verification, and potable and rinse water testing. This will include internal testing and plating as well as preparing and shipping samples. This position will assist with the updating, revision, and execution of the SQF and other customer and regulatory programs.

Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the facility's environmental testing as part of the Environmental Monitoring Program.

* Collect samples for environmental testing, clean equipment verification, water sampling, and any other potential food safety biological hazards within the plant.

* Document findings and corrective and preventative actions to comply with regulatory requirements.

* Participate in third-party audits and perform Internal audits of plant policies and procedures. Track and trend plant results to eliminate root causes.

* Support the assessment and management of the Food Safety Plan (HARPC) and SQF program.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in food manufacturing is required.
• This position requires minimum a High School diploma and minimum of one year of Food Quality Experience.
• Bachelor's degree in science or related field is preferred.
• Must have good mathematical knowledge. Statistical skills are highly desirable.
• Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills, sense of urgency, attention to detail, organization, and ability to execute multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, QAD, Redzone, etc.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The tasks listed here provide a glimpse of the full job description. The complete job description will be provided upon request and/or receiving an offer of employment.

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.