Summary: The Micro Lab Technician will be able to assist finding the root cause of high organism count. Prevent organism growth through working with sanitation and maintenance for all equipment. Prioritize micro lab work to get finished goods results out in a timely fashion. Must be motivated to be in compliance with various food safety testing protocols and spend time researching new equipment and methods.
Duties and Responsibilties:
- Ordering supplies
- Maintaining food safety systems, environmental sampling and finished product testing
- Report results of testing by initiating and writing foods safety reports
- Maintain records for USDA and Audits
- Advise management of concerns and probable causes
- Investigate problems, and work with sanitation and compliance to bring systems under control
- Building Trust/Integrity
- Empowerment/Involvement
- Analyzing Data
· Principles of HACCP
- Understanding of food borne pathogens and how to control them
- Ability to analyze complex processes
· Facilitating learning
· Quantitative Analysis
· Problem Solving
· Attention to Detail
· Assessment/Measurement
· Assist in the decision making of finished products, that may need to be destroyed
· Strong Micro Lab background.
· Helps develop and implement strategic sanitation program, policies, plans and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets True Leaf standards as well as supports Food Safety requirement towards regulatory compliance
· Ensure that the plant is cleaned daily and ready to start production on time
· Maintain a safe work environment by properly implementing the IIPP (Injury Illness Prevention Programs) – Always raise safety awareness for chemical handling and equipment operation with Tag out Lock out training
· Ensure that the company food safety guidelines are implemented daily
· Maintain good communication with subordinates, peers and other members of management
· Train and set safety goals for sanitation crew.
- Participate in audits, facility inspections and coordinate pre-operational inspection with QC Management
- Clearly communicate expectation to sanitation employees
- Other duties may be assigned.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Four year college degree in agriculture or science related field, or five years’ experience in vegetable planting, harvesting and/or processing.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
- Must have the knowledge and skills required to work in a fast paced and challenging environment both inside and around the facility.
- Knowledge of the GMP, HACCP and Environmental sanitation program is preferred.
- Experience with third party regulatory agencies such as USDA and FDA.
Bellisio Foods provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other class protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Disclaimer:
The key responsibilities outlined in this job description represent the majority of the accountabilities and duties of my position.
Part of my duties are to abide by the policies and procedures of the company, which may be changed, withdrawn, added or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole discretion with or without notice. Regardless of any duties outlined in this job description, my employment is at-will. This means that the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.
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