Quality Assurance Specialist in Food Safety

2 weeks ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Three Dog Brands Full time
Position Overview

Three Dog Brands, LLC has established itself as a leader in the premium pet food and treat sector since 1989. We are dedicated to producing and distributing high-quality, delectable dog treats to retailers and online customers across the United States, Canada, and Asia. Our commitment to our consumers is paramount, as we strive to deliver exceptional products consistently and enhance the Three Dog Bakery experience.

As a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician, you will serve as a critical checkpoint within our food safety and quality assurance framework. Reporting directly to the FSQA Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Production, Packaging, and Receiving teams to ensure adherence to our FSQA standards at the facility. Your role will encompass quantitative assessments, environmental and product sampling, inspection of incoming raw materials, and monitoring of the production and packaging processes.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Duties Include:

  • Act as the Site Food Safety and Quality Culture Champion, ensuring compliance with GMP policies.
  • Conduct monitoring activities and maintain precise reports and records, including GMP documentation, temperature logs, and visual inspections.
  • Engage in quality control processes such as receiving inspections, facility evaluations, and finished product assessments.
  • Oversee post-operation and sanitation evaluations of the food processing environment and equipment.
  • Provide FSQA training to both new and existing team members.
  • Execute environmental monitoring and equipment calibration verification, including environmental sampling and ATP swabbing.
  • Ensure that escalations are addressed for product non-conformances and that hold policies are implemented.
  • Maintain effective communication with the Operations, Procurement, and Logistics teams.
  • Adhere to Three Dog Brands' protocols to achieve the highest standards of food safety and quality assurance.
  • Comply with OSHA regulations.
  • Review and correct documentation as necessary.
  • Perform other assigned duties as required.
Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking technical English.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a quality, maintenance, or operations technician in a manufacturing environment adhering to GFSI standards.
  • Strong commitment to promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Physical capability to perform tasks requiring lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and standing for extended periods.
  • Able to handle various ingredients, including allergens and different protein sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • HACCP or PCQI Certification.
  • Associate's Degree or higher.
  • 2-4 years of QA experience in a manufacturing setting with GFSI standards.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Burmese.

Benefits: Three Dog Bakery provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and more.

Three Dog Brands and its clients are Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to diversity in the workforce. EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.



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