FOOD TECHNOLOGIST- 2nd SHIFT

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST- 2nd SHIFT Frozen food manufacturer located in Tappan, Rockland County, NY, seeks immediately, a Food Technologist with minimum 3 years related work experience for a second shift, to assist with the performance of prescribed quality control tests, maintain corresponding records and create associated certification and/or control charts for raw materials, products and related processes.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:  Enforce HACCP, GMPs and Safety standards throughout the facility to ensure compliance.Perform routine facility walkthroughs and communicate findings with Quality Control ManagerPerform Pre-operational, operational and post operational checksConduct and participate in internal and third party audits.Review daily prerequisite food safety and quality control recordsFollow and improve quality control SOP’s and prerequisite programsOversee all aspects of sanitation as per the Master Sanitation Schedule and ensure that tasks are effectively completedReport quality problems or findings to Quality Control Manager and follows up to ensure that corrective action has/will take placeAssess the product specifications and test them with customer requirements.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.Assists and/or train production employee on work, food safety and quality procedures as required.Performs verification on of HACCP records, prerequisite records, other relating to food safety quality control program.Monitor and approve supplier performanceHandle ATP and allergen control testingReview labels and raw materials, routinely.Supervise line checkers and QC assistant to ensure timely checks and tests are being done accurately.Ensure product compliance with regulatory agencies and ensure that the company is adhering to quality standards; guide production staff about quality standards.Leads and/or participates in quality audits of the plant.Maintain, update and control accurate documentation of all records.Ensure that the calibration of all testing instruments are accurate and meet company standards.Investigate and resolve customer complaints.Work on special projects.Participate in/or initiate Mock Recall.REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science or equivalentMinimum 3 years experience in USDA facilityKnowledge of SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOP, SSOP, Pest Control Programs, USDA & FDA regulationsKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry softwareGood communication and customer service skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Frequent walking, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent verbal communication; frequent and repetitive keyboarding motion. Ability to operate standard office equipment – computer, facsimile machine, photocopier, calculator, multi-line telephone system, etc. Pay range $65k - $70k + benefits. EOE; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their “disability” or “protected veteran status.” Please fax resumes to: 845-398-3001 or e-mail. No relocation offer, no phone call.