Bakery Food Safety & Quality Control Technician

Description

•  It is the responsibility of all Schwartz Brothers Bakery team members to report any potential food safety and/or quality issues to their supervisor immediately 
• Monitors production of food, including ingredient, lot code, and process verifications
• Measures product parameters such as weight, packaging, sensory data, and identity preservation (Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, allergen, etc.) to ensure specifications are being met
• Initiates and releases product/ equipment holds for non-conformances or pending micro analysis
• Records product data in the Product Grading Spreadsheet. Notifies Bakery FSQ team when product is out of specification
• Inspects all areas of the plant daily for equipment, storage, sanitation, maintenance, and GMP issues. Resolves issues in a timely manner
• Monitors HACCP pre-requisite program compliance to ensure all processing practices comply with regulatory requirements and program specifications
• Enforces current Good Manufacturing Practices and alerts FSQ Supervisor to ongoing GMP issues.
• Verifies daily HACCP records, daily supervisor checks, pre-ops, oven time and temperature logs, Allergen Cleaning Forms, and sanitizer dilution monitoring
• Performs daily (REB) or weekly (SBB) calibration verification for scales and thermometers. Record data on the Scale Weight Calibration Record and the Ice Bath Thermometer Verification Checksheet
• Performs monthly validation of metal detection
• Monitors pest control traps on weeks with no scheduled PCO inspection. Records pest sightings in PCO Pest Sighting Log
• Submits work orders for FSQ related maintenance issues
• Provides a daily FSQ summary to FSQ Supervisor and FSQ Manager via end of day emailed report

Requirements

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Previous experience in food safety or quality control preferred. Will train the right candidate
• HACCP certification is a plus, but not required
• Must obtain Washington State Food Handler’s Card within 15 days of start.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, power point and Outlook 
• Flexible work schedule – ability to work nights and weekends when needed. 
• Multilingual is preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Discounted meals at Daniel’s Broiler
• Paid Time Off begins at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for new hires 
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as LTD, commuting benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Length of service bonuses
• Team member referral program
• Opportunity for growth and development- we promote from within!
• Free Employee Assistance Program 

Pay Range: $22.00-$25.00/hour, DOE