QA Tech 2 Post-Harvest Temp
QA Tech 2 Post-Harvest Temp
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Position: QA Tech 2 (PostHarvest Temp)
Department: Agriculture Operations
Reports To: Sr. Manager Field Food Safety
Salary Type: Hourly Nonexempt
Salary: $22.00 an hour
Location: Salinas CA
Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact
Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in readytouse plantrich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plantrich diet to contribute to peoples wellbeing and planet health.
Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle BON.PA. We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products prepared salads and plantrich meal solutions.
Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French familyowned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our readytouse plantrich food products are grown on 168000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11000 Associates globally.
Position Summary:
This role is a key QA role within our Agriculture Operations and supports QA team leads as they ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements by fully embracing the Companys RCE philosophy. This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas. And support to inspect all inbound raw produce loads at cooling facilities. The candidate in this position must be selfmotivated problem solver with excellent communication skills and strong intrapersonal skills. Must be able to work unsupervised.
What you will Do:
- Raw product inspection
- Sampling raw product for inspection
- Conduct checks Oxygen levels in sealed bins of C&C Iceberg lettuce and Trim Romaine
- Conduct temperature checks of raw product as necessary
- Conduct color ration evaluation of Raw romaine
- Enter results of evaluation into Paperless data system
- Completion of Supplier Notification forms
- Complete daily inspection reports into Ready BFA data Management System (Paperless)
- Communicate with Ready Pac field personnel on raw quality issues
- Communicate with Ready Pac processing facilities on raw quality issues
- Communicate with raw suppliers on quality issues related to inspection at the cooler
- Communicate with cooler personnel on raw inspection or cooling process issues.
- Issue daily inspection report to all RP processing facilities.
- Follow BFA food safety and safety policies as applicable to the cooler operation.
- Conduct other duties related to raw quality as assigned by the department manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post Harvest inspection experience is desired.
- Good computer skills (familiar with Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft Word Paperless).
- Good written and oral skills
- Familiar with Fresh Cut processing
- Familiar with USDA inspection standards
- Familiar with raw inspection procedures
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired.
- Must be able to work in cold environment
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in a high pace environment
- Ability to work independently unsupervised and in a team environment.
- Must be able to monitor product/process to identify and address any noncompliance
Physical Work Environment / Demands: While performing the duties of this job the associate will be required to perform repetitive movements (i.e. scooping condiments into salad bowls). The associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to move about within a fastpaced environment in/outside facility and traverse between the maintenance shop & production floor.
- Ability to position self to stoop kneel crouch or crawl
- Ability to frequently move push or carry items up to 50lbs
- Exposed to a cold & wet environment of 34 degrees. Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions
- Must be able to exchange accurate information through frequent communications within all levels of the organization
- Must be able to detect identify inspect observe and assess surroundings
Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies including safety policies as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation national origin marital status parental status ancestry disability gender identity veteran status genetic information other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance please contact us ator .
Employment Type
Full-Time
