Job Description
LATITUDE 36 FOODS, LLC.
Latitude 36 Foods is the leading supplier of packaged food condiments, specializing in salad toppers and spices. Our customers include some of the largest produce manufacturers and retailers throughout the country. We’re focused on continuous growth within our operations, development of our employees and exceeding customer expectations. At Latitude 36 Foods, we are a value-driven Company, we do the right thing, because it’s the right thing to do. This stands true for our employees, customers and suppliers.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA Lead has the responsibility of performing clerical duties and special projects. Coordinates, organize, and maintain documentation (paperwork). Assure paperwork documentation has been verified. Maintain data entry into the computer systems and programs per customer requirements. Work with QA team and other department personnel to meet requirements, assignments, and responsibilities. In the case of shortage of QA technician performing production line checks, ensuring GMP’s are being followed, and ensuring the quality of both in process component packaging as well as finished products
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum formal education: High School Diploma
- 1 year of high-speed production experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish a plus)
- Working knowledge of Word in a label making capacity
- Ability and willingness to follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Ability to receive written and verbal directions
- Ability to understand general work processes
- Basic computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Products (Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Good communication skills.
- Detail oriented, excellent record keeping and documentation skills.
- Responsible, reliable and attention to timelines.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Familiarity and understanding of Critical Control Points (CCP’s), SOP’s and Quality Standards.
- Familiarity with ingredients, processes and finished product disposition.
- Understand and follow all GMP’s.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a Co-Practitioner, assists with implementation, verification, and validation of SQF program.
- Cover food safety and quality responsibilities in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager
- Coordinate Quality Assurance Department scheduling to assure adequate coverage
- Oversees line checks being performed by QC technicians.
- Conducts line checks (including USDA Room) as needed.
- Monitor daily operations as assigned to ensure compliance to established procedures, customer specifications
- Work Order instructions.
- Perform incoming goods, in process and finished product inspections per approved procedures.
- Identify and report unusual quality conditions to Quality Department management employees for correction.
- Initiate Hold Reports for non-conforming goods, out-of-specification processes, in process failures, etc.
- Perform and/or verify equipment calibration per established procedures and frequencies as directed.
- Ensure adherence to company employee safety, food safety and GMP policies.
- Conduct daily GMP inspections in production and warehouse areas
- Inspect machinery to ensure proper clean-up has occurred when needed.
- Assist in managing retain sample inventory
- Assists QA Supervisor as needed.
- Monitoring CCPs
- Ensure prevention of below standard raw materials are contained and removed from available inventory
- Responsible of reporting Quality Concerns for non-conforming raw materials, packaging.
- Ensure all raw materials meet regulatory and internal requirements for food safety and quality
- Manage and review COA/COC for incoming goods as needed
- Participate in Mock and Customer requested Trace Recall Drills as necessary
- Perform additional duties as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager/Supervisor
- Organize and participate in GMP Inspections and monthly Internal Facility Audits.
- Submits organic Individual Product Profiles (IPP’s) to organic certifier to maintain current System Plan Summary
- Prepares QC related investigation summary in preparation for Aged Inventory meetings.
- Works with Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Warehouse personnel to ensure DMR follow-up is occurring.
- Investigates any Discrepant Material Review issues which are not resolved in a timely manner.
- Performs incoming raw material evaluation and related documentation.
- Ensures proper records are maintained verifying allergen clean-ups have taken place.
- Ensures all finished product specifications are current and communicating the information to the QC techs.
- Performs other duties as assigned that improve the efficiency of the above processes and procedures.
- Maintains the QC Office in an organized and professional manner
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbent will be exposed to a standard production environment; he/she will normally be standing.
- Lifting of product cases is required to access code date information. Sample collection also requires technicians to combine products into a basket and transport them back to the Quality Control office.
Company Description
Latitude 36 Foods is the leading supplier of packaged food condiments, specializing in salad toppers and spices. Our customers include some of the largest produce manufacturers and retailers throughout the country. We’re focused on continuous growth within our operations, development of our employees and exceeding customer expectations. At Latitude 36 Foods, we are a value-driven Company, we do the right thing, because it’s the right thing to do. This stands true for our employees, customers and suppliers.
We offer a great working environment that is challenging and fast-paced. In addition, we offer competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the growth of a highly successful company and be recognized for your achievements!