QC Canning and Aseptic Specialist

Company: Stahlbush Island Farms
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: June 14, 2022

Job Description:

The mission for this position is to support the Quality Department through a focus on all canning and aseptic production, as well as ensuring continuous improvement by driving Incident Responses in those categories.

Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring all canned and aseptic products meet established food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Review canning and aseptic batch paperwork daily, and report quality concerns to appropriate personnel. Responsible for follow-up and reporting with appropriate personnel on deficiencies.
Review canning and aseptic physical grade sheets for accuracy, and to confirm if product is within specification. Review physical samples with potential deficiencies and report findings as appropriate.
Responsible for communication and follow-up with the Process Authorities.
Determine appropriate allocations for canned and aseptic products which are found to deviate from the specification.
Maintain Positive Release Program for canned and aseptic products.
Specialize in all QC functions for the canning and aseptic lines, and assist in maintaining accurate SOP's, and conducting training of the lab technicians.
Responsible for management of inventory from production allocation to release for the assigned product categories.
Responsible to ensure customer questions on product quality, shelf-life and other requests specific to canning and aseptic products are completed.
Responsible for the Incident Response Program within the Quality Department for canned and aseptic products. This includes investigation, final disposition, root cause analysis and identification and implementation of preventive actions. This will include cross-functional department efforts across multiple shifts.
This position has been identified as holding responsibility for food safety and quality of the company. This responsibility extends over all shifts.
During absence, the following position serves as coverage to this position: Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Food Science, Ag Science or related field.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in food manufacturing, preferably in a Quality role.
PCQI certification preferred or required within 6 months of hire.
Better Process Control School certification preferred or required within 6 months of hire.
Strong knowledge of Food Safety System Pre-requisition program implementation.
Strong knowledge of Food Safety System HACCP and HARPC (preventive controls) implementation.
Must be a team oriented strong problem solver, able to create solutions to challenges in an expedient manner.
The ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize assignments is essential.
Strong computer skills are important. Proficiency in understanding and use of personal computers, Excel, Word, and e-mail required.

The statements made in any and all of the position postings are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, focused on the employment and advancement of all applicants and colleagues for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Stahlbush Island Farms is an equal opportunity employer, program auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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