Sanitation Coordinator - 3rd Shift

LOCATION: Beloit, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $24.75

SHIFT: 3rd

HOURS: Generally, starts as early as 10:45 PM - 7:00 AM with overtime on an as needed basis based on business needs. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator is responsible for leading quality and food safety initiatives in the day-to-day plant setting. Advises and trains employees in areas of quality awareness and food safety.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assures Quality conformance to specifications and expectations for all products and processes. Follows up with supervision/management on all exceptions and corrective actions. Communicates quality programs and specifications to quality team.

* Disposition of held goods (raw, finished and in process) including communication and execution of sampling plans.

* Executes the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan included in the SQF Program at the front-line level.

* Monitors the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan effectiveness and conformance with SQF system requirements.

* Schedules Quality Technicians and other support for all business units as needed. Verifies performance of quality technicians (conformance to routine, understandings and effectiveness, corrective action communication).

* Works with sensory teams or Quality Assurance Team to assure that program is operating in accordance with expectations.

* Develops/trains quality team members and hourly personnel in quality awareness, food safety and other related areas.

* Performs food safety audits according to program, including with visitors from our customer food manufacturing companies, the Food and Drug Administration, and local public health departments.

* Collects Quality scoring (QI) data and constructs regular reporting per program. May also track kettle FFA (Free Fatty Acids) database.

* Addresses customer complaints with corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives with quality circles.

* Works with R & D team on new product and product improvement initiatives.

* Coordinates collection and shipment of samples and data as requested.

* Reviews raw material quality information for conformance to standards.

* Involvement with incident investigation (i.e. foreign matter).

* In case of absence, must be familiar and able to perform duties of QA technician and/or some duties of the QA Leader.

* May work with customers on quality initiatives for products, programs and processes as directed.

* May perform plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen free and equipment is clean. If applicable may oversee, Kleanz database or respective program.

* May work together with vendor to go over any pest control issues in the absence of the QA leader.

* Mandatory overtime required.

* May perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED; a minimum of 1-year experience depending on quality of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor's Degree in Food Science (or related field) preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting: Seldom

Standing: Continuously

Walking: Continuously

Driving: Seldom

Using hands: Continuously

Climbing: Frequently

Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently

Talking, Hearing: Frequently

Tasting, Smelling: Occasionally

Weight:

Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously

Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously

Up to 60 lbs.: Continuously

Up to 100 lbs.: Frequently

More than 100 lbs.: Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical food manufacturing plant setting. Exposure to irritants (dust, solvents, etc.); exposed to heat and cold. Must be able to climb and walk on uneven surfaces in order to gather potato samples.

Lighting: Good

Temperature: Good

Noise: Good

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $24.75.