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Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Food Safety & Quality Technician
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$49,848 / year median in Washington
+8% projected growth
Job Description
A Day in the Life... Ocean Spray is looking for a creative, collaborative, detail-oriented and results driven Quality Technician to work with the operations team to ensure that all food quality standards are met, with no exceptions, at our Markham production facility.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide quality testing, analysis and review to ensure that production quality and schedule standards are being achieved. Train and support manufacturing personnel in quality systems to maximize product quality. Initiate problem-solving activities relating to quality parameter issues Support the continuous training, record keeping and maintenance of the food safety and quality practices within the plant. Act as point of contact and through professional judgment and evaluation, suggest resolution to food safety and quality concerns in the absence of the Quality Manager Support and promote food safety and quality program indicatives within the plant environment Calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate all lab equipment Follow all safety policies and procedures, including laboratory safety and chemical handling Perform QA verification of cleaned equipment, and support/assist with sanitation Perform Positive Release duties and micro testing when required Perform FM investigations and product holds when requiredPosition Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Food Science or related field preferred. 1- 3 years prior production/manufacturing experience OR 2+ years relevant lab technician experience.
What We Are Looking For:
Education:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)Work Experience:
At least 1Year of Experience Annual Salary:
$46,900- $64,460 The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range.
Benefits:
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs Health, Dental and Vision insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Life and accident insurance Employee assistance program Telehealth services 1:1 health coaching Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses Flexible scheduling options Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment) Sick accrual of one hour for every 40 hours worked Holiday pay for 12 holidays Career development and growth opportunities Tuition/Education assistance programs Access to LinkedIn Learning Scholarship programs for children of employees Parental leave Bright Horizons Family Solutions- Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better- canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike
- we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: G rower Mindset
- We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable R esults
- Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. I ntegrity Above All
- We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive T eamwork
- We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement/Mental Health Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development