JOB SUMMARY:  Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)

2. Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)

3. Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)

4. Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)

5. Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)

6. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Not applicable.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards:  test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
• Productivity/quality standards:  accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Domestic and international regulatory compliance
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures:  food
• Safety standards and procedures:  laboratory equipment and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university

Experience:

1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
• Food chemistry (J)
• Food microbiology (J)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
• HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
• Food processing equipment (B)
• Food testing concepts and techniques (B)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Work independently
• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform a variety of food safety tests
• Work in a laboratory environment
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed