Job Description
Hours: 2:00pm- 12:00am There is a need for this position to have availability for 2nd shift flexible hours, and occasionally alternate shift. Pay: $22.00 + $1.00 shift differential/hr This position is responsible for performing certain duties as a trained back-up to QA Lead Technicians, QA Technicians and the QA Clerk as needed. This position reviews various food safety and quality documentation to determine compliance to the programs. These programs include, but are not limited to: Product Holds, Formulation Verification, Label Verification, Foreign Material Prevention, production SOP's, SSOP's, and HACCP, and may include various data entry duties. The technician must use judgment in the interpretation and intent of Program requirements to make product disposition decisions if a check being reviewed is found to be unacceptable. RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Safety Responsibilities: Monitors the Food Safety programs relating to the processing operations. Coordinates the Environmental Pathogen Monitoring sampling program. Performs sampling of food and non-food contact sites. Oversees corrective actions as needed. Coordinates the Environmental Pathogen Monitoring sampling program. Performs sampling of food and non-food contact sites. Monitors and verifies the product thermal process. Practices decision-making when events involving food safety and quality occur. Decisions may include thermal process deviations, foreign material incidents, product labeling, formulation errors, etc. Maintains product traceability in electronic inventory system. Places appropriate product on a non-ship hold, and performs follow-up necessary to remove product from non-ship hold. These activities involve communication via detailed e-mail. Performs GMP Audit and corrects deficiencies in real time including employee practices and behavior as it pertains to food safety Food Quality Responsibilities: This position monitors food quality attributes during production runs. Verifies quality records. Implements Process Quality Control programs as follows: audits process control checks (product temps, piece size, etc.). Monitors documentation of the label verification program and the product formulation program. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated pattern of dependability. Strong computer skills, experience with Excel and Word programs - testing may be required. Possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, organizational skills, ability to manage time, work independently. Available for flexible hours. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. At least one to three years' experience in meat or food industry is desirable, but not required. Required to receive fall-protection training and operate a scissors lift in order to obtain swabs of areas not reachable from ground level. Performs other duties as assigned. Required to contribute to harmony in the workplace. WORKING CONDITIONS Standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, stepping up and down are required of this position. May work different shifts and will spend approximately 20% of time at desk and 80% of time in the plant, depending on coverage needed and issues to address in production areas. Work in production areas is performed in temperatures ranging from -10 F in freezers to 100+ F in oven rooms. Will be exposed to high noise levels requiring hearing protection, CO2, humidity, electrical hazards, and mechanical hazards. Will work in areas that are wet or have fat/oil on the floor. Freezer may have frost/ice on the floor. Incumbent will be required to receive fall-protection training and operate a scissors lift in order to obtain swabs of areas not reachable from ground level. BENEFITS Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance 401K Flexible Spending Account Profit-sharing Opportunities Short and Long Term Disability Educational Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays and Vacation Fitness Center Product Discounts Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety. Burke Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
