Food SafetyQuality Assurance Technician Overnight Shift

This position is for a Quality Assurance Technician on the Overnight Shiftfor our production facility. The Quality Assurance Technician position is a key position that spans responsibility for testing and insuring the quality and safety of raw materials and finished products during the pre-operational and operational processes of food production in our facilities. This position is responsible for participating in the SQF HACCP and FSMA Food Safety Systems including pre-requisite programs and audits (internal and external) to measure compliance with QA and Food Safety and Quality Standards and Regulations.

Schedule:

• Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM: weekends and overtime as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Primary focus is to observe the production line and monitor operations for compliance with policies and procedures of QA and Food Safety including but not limited to Allergen Control GMP SOP SSOP HACCP Environmental Sampling and Pest Control.
• Responsible for compliance to product specifications and food safety requirements (product formulation weights bake quality packaging proper label application allergen control etc.).
• Provide necessary support to operations to ensure consistency and maintenance of high-quality products as well as proper food safety and safety performance.
• Communicates closely and effectively with the Quality and Food Safety Manager Production Purchasing and R&D regarding acceptance rejection and disposition of raw materials and finished products.
• Participate in regulatory and company pre-requisite programs and audits (both internal and third party) to support company and customer QA programs.
• Performs sensory evaluation and analysis of raw material samples finished goods samples and retention samples.
• Assists with the Sanitation Program by monitoring the hygienic status of the production facility and communicating needs with sanitation staff.
• Works closely with third party laboratories to ensure satisfactory completion of testing as needed.
• Develop and implement other key Food Safety and Quality initiatives as identified by department and/or company leadership.

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Superior proofreading organizational time management and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of food product development and processes food safety and allergens.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelors degree in Food Science or Technology Biology Microbiology Chemistry or related field is preferred.
• 5 years experience in food manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of SQF HACCP and FDA food regulations and documentation requirements is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Bending reaching twisting and stooping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Will have exposure to gluten peanuts and tree nuts.

WHY DELALLO

Youll be working in an environment with an abundance of opportunities to learn the production business and be afforded other career growth opportunities. You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports one another to make sure that the job gets done and done right.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match

TIME OFF

• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off if desired)
• Paid holidays off: New Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and Christmas

HEALTH INSURANCE & ANCILLARY BENEFITS (available after 14 days for full time employees)

• Medical Prescription Drug Dental and Vision
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)

LIFE EVENTS

• Short- term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling Legal Financial Work/Life)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development

TEAM MEMBER PERKS

• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount

Founded in 1950 the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette PA as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant PA where we lead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant Penn PA and Oroville addition we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville CA as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville PA.

The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations dedicated team members who exhibit strong work ethic teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the marketto delight their neighbors with innovative authentic and wholesome foods.