JLM FSQA Technician

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician will perform all Food Safety and Quality tasks such as performing and recording results from all production and packing lines for regulatory compliance, HACCP, GMP’s, weights and defects, and aiding in the education of plant employees in the practices of producing safe edible food. They also inform the FSQA Supervisor or Manager of all out of compliance materials and conditions in the facility, contain all non-conforming products and materials, and isolate and hold all substandard ingredients and finished goods.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents finished product inspections for each item

• Responsible for upholding all food safety standards

• Continuously checking product specifications as items are running.

• Getting final counts for finished product and signing off on pallet sheets.

• Metal detector verification

• Printing finished product labels for packing

• Checking in bulk ingredients for specified information

• Monitor all aspects of the Allergen Program

• Monitor and document changeover cleaning and sanitation procedures

• Ensuring GMP guidelines with production associates, completing daily GMP reports

• Verify chemical concentrations

• Changing printer labels and ribbon as needed.

• Complete end of shift clean-up tasks

Other Duties as assigned

Do you have experience in Weight checks?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, Education: Associates degree or higher in a science related field or having one-year minimum experience in manufacturing or holding a Food Safety position for one year required.

Technical Skills: MS Excel and Word

Knowledge: SSOPs, SOPs, familiarization with FDA or MDARD a plus

Other:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Detail oriented with excellent follow up skills

• Manage multiple priorities

• Possess skills to complete paperwork legibly

• Good math and organizational skills

• Good problem identification and problem-solving skills

• Ability to read and interpret product specifications

• Must function well under stress

• Must have flexibility to work where and when needed

Lipari Foods is a regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor, headquartered in Warren, MI. We are a premier store distributor, delivering 37,000+ food and packaging products to 32 states and 14,000+ retail accounts. We operate several manufacturing facilities from a USDA fresh food plant to facilities specializing in jar goods, cheese and confections. We are in your communities providing food to your stores and feeding your families and neighbors. And we are growing. Fast. In fact, Lipari Foods was recently named by Crain’s Business as one of the fastest growing companies in Michigan, and we’re not just growing in Michigan! We are looking for talent with a can-do mindset, focused on growing a career, and interested in working on a diverse, dedicated team to create something greater collectively. Together, we are delivering more than great food to build a better tomorrow. Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.