2nd Shift Quality Assurance Technician Job at Hudsonville Ice Cream, Holland, MI

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  • Hudsonville Ice Cream
  • Holland, MI

Job Description

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for overseeing and delivering on several key functions within the Food Safety and Quality Department.  This position will be required to monitor and trend data to effectively communicate next steps based on frequently complex and nuanced information gathered by multiple departments within the organization.  Key functions include document control, change management, and compliance adherence.  Ultimately, this position will ensure adherence to both required regulatory requirements and the exemplary FSQ standards held by Hudsonville Ice Cream Company.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee the maintenance of all Quality Assurance Programs, including Finished Good Specifications, Document Control, Change Management, Internal Audits, etc.
  • Superuser for Quality Software Platforms, i.e. LIMS and ERP.
  • Serve as facility training coordinator, ensuring compliance with food safety, regulatory and safety.
  • Oversee the weight control program, including MAV, net weight, and standard of identity.
  • Create and maintain retain program for sensory evaluation and investigative purposes.
  • Manage document control and record program.
  • Ensure successful execution of site's Appendix N Program (raw milk testing).
  • Execute mock crisis exercises and verify sites overall effectiveness.
  • Serve as GFCO, Kosher, and Organic liaison, maintaining site's compliance.
  • Verify accuracy of packaging at first receipt.

Disclaimer 

  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Preferred Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry or relevant experience required. 
  • 3+ years experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical or similarly regulated manufacturing environment with 1+ year relevant food safety or quality experience.
  • PCQI certification, HACCP, and/ or SQF certification/ experience preferred.
  • Internal Auditor training
  • "Food Safety First" mindset with an exceptional eye for detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with team members and other manufacturing or supporting departments.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Working knowledge with laboratory information management systems and inventory management systems is preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to stand at least 9 hours, walk, bend, and use both hands for repetitive grasping, and lifting.

Benefits

  • 401K with a generous match
  • Vacation
  • Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
  • Bonus Plan
  • Unique Wellness Incentives

Why Hudsonville Ice Cream

At Hudsonville Ice Cream. we offer a first-class work environment with a real family feel.  We appreciate and recognize that hard work, and dedication of our team members.  We firmly believe that our team member's fiscal, physical, and mental health are essential elements to our organization's overall success.  It is with this philosophy in mind that we offer a competitive wage and benefits package that starts day one.  Moreover, Hudsonville Ice Cream is committed to its team member's continual growth and development.

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

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