QA3

It is the goal of Primex Farms to produce safe food products. The Food Safety Quality 3 function aims to ensure that the product produced meets quality and food safety Regulations. This position is responsible for assisting the quality manager in all aspects of the food safety program and to make sure all testing is verified and completed. Quality 3 personnel will be required to follow company GMP, HACCP, food defense, allergen, hygienic zoning and other food safety requirements. This position will also require that all Primex Safety practices be followed such as wearing appropriate PPE., A scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards. GMP Good Manufacturing Practices HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points PPE Personal Protective Equipment. Specialized clothing or equipment worn by employees for protection against health and safety hazards. Personal protective equipment is designed to protect many parts of the body, i.e., eyes, head, face, hands, feet, and ears. * REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

• GMA Safe Nut Handling Guide
• Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA)
• SQF Code - A HACCP Based Supplier Assurance Code for the Food Safety Industry (most current version)
• Primex Manual, * Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisors/leads, managers, USDA, inspectors, auditors, and all other departments., Other duties not on this document may be requested by supervisor or managers Responsibilities:

• Verify all products shipped adhere to Primex, customer (call off and specification), USDA, FDA, Food Safety and Legal requirements. This includes verification of labels, packaging, microbiological and chemical specifications.
• Sample Collection in a fast paced environment. This includes aseptic collection of samples for microbiological analysis.
• Coordinate testing for Aflatoxin and USDA
• Prepare and ship samples to be tested for micro and chemistry
• Coordinate and prepare samples that return from treatment for all necessary testing.
• Verifying product category and pounds are correct prior to posting license plates
• Printing and posting license plates for all product
• Recognize and report defects in both inshell and shelled product.
• Record results and data accurately on written and/or electronic forms as directed
• Halt production when necessary.
• Perform Pre start up line checks.
• Perform Post Sanitation and environmental swabbing of equipment and areas in the plant as scheduled
• Perform Pre and Post Maintenance inspections and releases.
• Reviewing CCP logs for accuracy and non conformities and issuing holds when necessary.
• Informing production operators of noncompliance
• Verifying scales, moisture machines and metal detectors are in working order and taking corrective action when necessary
• Performing Cost Analysis on product
• Aid with physical inventory by verifying product pounds and categories, including product on hold
• Aid with investigations for customer complaints
• Collect, record, and photograph magnet findings

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• Report incidents that pertain but are not limited to: allergens, metal detector failures, pest control, foreign material findings

• Prepare documentation for release of orders. This includes verification of accuracy and the uploading of documents into appropriate folders

• Request revision of certificates from external laboratory

• Checking employees for GMP compliance and SOP compliance

• Informing management of problems in product safety or quality including daily shift reports pertaining to new Hold generation and Hold product disposition.

• Notify management of ongoing / unresolved problems with food safety quality, and legality

• Follow company and safety policies and procedures at all times.

• Report safety concerns and hazardous conditions to management

• Fill in for Q2 and Q1 as needed in case of absence.

• Assist in training new Q1 and Q2

• Aid Documentation QA as needed.

• Adhere to all GMP's and report violations to management

• Aid in performing root cause analysis

• Aid in performing internal audits and provide audit support

• Serves as the backup for Quality Supervisor in case of absence: Release/Inspect lines, hold product, release of product

• Communicate respectfully with all departments and staff at all levels both verbally, in writing, and in email communication.

• Review product results to ensure quality, grade, microbiological, and chemical specifications are met.

• Upload and organize results into appropriate files and into NAV system.

• Review and upload documents into NAV for lots and sales order.

• Report USDA, Inspection, Microbiological, and Chemical results to appropriate parties

• New responsibilities may be added.

AUTHORITY AND APPROVAL LEVELS

• Hold Assignment
• Hold Release
• Take corrective actions as directed

Do you have experience in Technical report writing?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Basic reading and writing abilities. Math and report writing abilities. Bilingual a plus.

• Able to perform complex math problems. Generate reports. Standing, sitting and walking 8-12 hour days. Lifting and carrying 25-50 lb boxes. Must be capable of following complex procedures., * Must have the ability work together as a team to ensure the highest quality products in the most efficient manner for our customers.
• Must be flexible with work hours and able to multi task.
• Documentation Role: Basic computer skills and able to use basic Microsoft word and Excel.