Quality Assurance Technician

Company:

US1601 Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLC

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

20794

Travel Percentage:

0

Compensation Range:

$18.22 - $27.36

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Job Summary:

Responsible for identifying, monitoring, and controlling specific steps in the production process where food safety hazards could occur, ensuring these hazards are prevented, eliminated, or reduced to acceptable levels by applying necessary controls, documenting, and coaching throughout the process. Monitoring sanitation practices, GMP policies, and leading our colleagues to best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for Environmental testing procedures being completed according to the specific SOP.

Responsible for completing all mandated HACCP checks and measures and supporting documents as outlined in the corporate SOP in an accurate and timely manner and documenting in Audit Comply.

Responsible for Preoperational Inspection including ATP Testing.

Responsible for ensuring colleagues are in full compliance with GMP’s, HACCP, and SOPs while monitoring the flow of the commodities through the process flows through various Value-added departments. Work with the leadership team with coaching opportunities.

Operation of metal detector

Responsible for working with local onsite leadership, assisting with training regarding continuous learnings of various food safety programs and compliance.

Responsible for adhering to and maintaining compliance within the Value-added division of Critical Control Points. Identify any product, processes or equipment that are not within acceptable tolerances and respond with immediate corrective action.

Ensure that all storage chemical cages and cabinets always remain secure.

Communicate immediately with the Value-Added Leadership team regarding any issues so they may be immediately addressed and corrected.

Education Required:

Highschool or G.E.D.

Experience Required:

Some Knowledge of food processing and quality programs.

At least 2 years production experience

Technical Skills and Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate.

Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Strong reading, writing and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to effectively perform in a multi-tasking environment with frequent interruptions.

Able to work in a group setting.

Able to work alone.

Strong organization and active listening skills.

Communication skills both written and verbal

Computer Literate

Physical Demands:

Skills and Abilities :

Ability to effectively communicate.

Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Strong reading, writing and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to effectively perform in a multi-tasking environment with frequent interruptions.

Able to work in a group setting.

Able to work alone.

Strong organization and active listening skills.

Communication skills both written and verbal

Computer Literate

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift overhead.

The ability to manipulate cutting tools such as knives and mandolins safely and effectively.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Must be able to work safely and effectively in confined spaces.

Ability to operate processing machinery.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to work in a very cold and wet environment for extended periods of time.

Must have availability to work various shifts in AM or PM. Shifts will frequently include overtime.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.