Quality Assurance Specialist/Plant Operator

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist/Plant Operator will be responsible for Western Harvest Bean’s food safety and food quality programs. This person will also assist in a dry bean processing plant helping to receive, process, package or ship dry beans.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees company’s food safety and food quality program. .
• Develops and implements inspection criteria and procedures for products throughout processing cycle. Manages inspections and testing, reviewing results for Safe Quality Food standards compliance.
• Works with management to improve product processing, using the tools of process improvement and statistical process control.
• Remains current on all regulatory changes and requirements.
• Oversees process for successful renewal of quality certifications; ensures programs and practices meet all required certification criteria. .
• Works closely with management team and operations staff, addressing and resolving company quality issues and customer complaints.
• Manages all company food safety and food quality training programs and communications ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• In accordance with established procedures and acceptable standards, receives, stores, bags, and ships bean product. Loads trucks and train cars.
• May assist with shipping paperwork.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area and plant.

Education and Experience: High School with a minimum 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience working in Agriculture or Food industries; HACCP Certification and experience working with SQF or HACCP standards helpful; valid driver’s license required.

Critical Success Factors:

• Is open and reacts positively/productively to change; willingly takes on new challenges
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Good customer service skills
• Demonstrated skills in technical writing
• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving Skills
• Is a self-starter with high level of initiative; stays informed and ahead of regulatory / industry changes and trends
• Computer application savvy
• Strong organizational skills
• Works effectively in a team environment