Quality Specialist - MN (Manufacturing)
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
Job Description
Job Title Quality Specialist
Location Lakeville, MN
Report to Job Title Quality Supervisor
Summary of Position:
The Quality Specialist is responsible for conducting PCQI verification of production testing, records and vendor materials. This position will also provide support to processing, packaging, R&D, and sanitation activities and verifications. The Quality Specialist is accountable for holding product when out of specification for investigation.
Functions of the Position:
Conducts PCQI review of production records and preventive
control records.
Conducts ingredient sampling, COA review, and label review to
ensure allergen statements are accurate and release of
materials. Holds materials that do not meet specification.
Performs audits and verification of quality testing being
conducted on processing lines. Assures that action is taken on
OOS and trending results. Hold products that do not meet
specification. Trains operators on Food Safety and Quality
testing.
Monitors data from analysis, holds, and equipment checkouts.
Conducts pathogen, indicator, and allergen swabbing per the
schedule provided by the QA supervisor.
Prepares samples and plates and reads and reports results of
sanitation effectiveness plates.
Performs any extra assigned duties as needed.
Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe
and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices,
allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and
regulatory requirements.
Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls
necessary to ensure food safety and quality.
Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to
management.
Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills, and
information within assigned team and across functional areas.
Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as
professional and leadership development.
Responsible for compliance with all safety policies and procedures established
for health and workplace safety.
Responsible for supporting safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors,
reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
If yes, please list the titles of the positions responsible.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Knowledge:
Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred.
Food quality experience required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
PCQI certification preferred.
GFSI/SQF certification preferred.
Fork truck qualification is preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
Must be able to eat any snack product or nut variety.
Attention to detail, good record keeping, and basic math skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and stand for long periods.
Ability to use the following: calculator, analytical scale, salt/moisture/oxygen analyzers, water activity meter, and color meter.
May be exposed to high temperatures.
Job Specific Requirements:
This position is subject to mandatory overtime based on business needs.
In the event that the Quality Specialist is absent, the Department Manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.
Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Company Paid Life, Accident and Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Paid Time Off, Paid Wellness Days, Paid Parental Leaves, Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Family Planning Program and Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Annual Bonus Plans
- 401(k) Plan with a 4% Company Match
- HSA (with Company Match), Health FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
For a full listing of our extensive benefits package, please refer to the Careers page on our website, located here: https://jbssinc.com/careers/
JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
