Quality Assurance Technician

Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Quality Assurance Technician Orlando, FL Welcome to Halperns! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute. There's a seat at our table for you. Hourly Range $22.00 - $ 24.00 Schedule: Monday-Friday - 9:00 am 6:30 pm What we offer: Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment Dental, vision and other voluntary plans Pre-Tax Saving Accounts Profit Sharing Family culture and career advancement opportunities Position Summary: The Food Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that food products meet established quality standards.They will be involved in all stages of the production process, from receiving raw materials to final packaging, and will work closely with other departments to identify and resolve quality issues. Essential Functions: Ensure continuous improvement and adequacy of quality control systems to support business and customer expectations. Adheres to safe work practices. Participate in the on-going development of the quality control program. Monitor the employees for compliance with GMPs/GWPs and company standard operating procedures. Train the employees on company food handling policies to increase their awareness of GMPs and food safety. Routinely monitor processing and finished product for acceptance to target or specifications. Conduct daily, weekly and monthly internal inspections. Report findings to relevant departments; following up on the corrective actions to ensure their timely completion. Perform pre-operational checks (when required) and environmental swabbing. Communicate any findings to the Manager/supervisor. Communicate effectively with different departments to report any non-Conformances eg. product quality, GMP etc. Perform daily quality inspections, evaluation of retained sample, random product inspection, returned product inspection, newly developed product shelf life. Collect product samples for micro testing. Ensure all daily records are completed accurately and within time before submission. Help in investigating internal/external customer complaints. Handle confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner. Other related duties as directed by FSQA Manager Knowledge / Skills / Expertise: Time management skills and strong attention to detail. Works well under pressure. Strong drive to deliver results on time. Ability to think fast and make timely decisions of analytical problems recording as needed to minimize downtime; Must be highly organized and able to work effectively and efficiently in a demanding environment with flexibility to change priorities. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition; Ability to work well with others, independently and foster teamwork throughout the QA reviewers and laboratory. Educational & Experience Requirements: High School / Equivalent Bachelor Degree (preferred) Field of Study in Food Science, Food Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific fields (preferred) Minimum Years of Experience: One year prior experience in food manufacturing and quality control preferred. You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete. BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Halperns' Steak & Seafood customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Halperns' Steak & Seafood. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to halpernshr@gfs.com and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line. Halperns currently operates seven production and distribution facilities, which are located in Atlanta, Baltimore, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Walton (KY), and Kalamazoo (MI). With a strong and established presence in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic areas of the United States, the company serves a variety of independent and national chain customers across much of the East Coast and beyond, and currently employs over 1,000 people.