QA/QC Technician, PA

Title: QA/QC Technician

Reports To: QA/QC Manager

Location: Hanover, PA

Type: Full-Time Onsite Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB SUMMARY

It is the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technician’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines, ensure compliance with all customer expectations, internal quality, and Food Safety Standards and Policies.

Requirements

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Inspect inbound/outbound product

Take temperatures and cultures of product

Document all inspections and data as needed

Perform assigned tasks related to quality and food safety

The QA/QC Technician will be responsible for making sure company products are safe and meet or exceed company quality standards, and fully comply with food regulations.

Monitor and enforce organic handling practices.

Critical Control Point testing of HACCP program

To effectively operate PAA pumps, sanitizing outlets, and performs testing to assure Organic wash requirements are met

To effectively operate chlorine pumps, sanitizing outlets, and performance of testing to assure chlorination wash requirements are met

Sample pulling for shelf life, microbiological, and customer requirements

Pre-Operational testing of sanitation to include: ATP testing of surfaces, and evaluations of cleaning practices

To effectively monitor and test all metal detection units for assurance of metal free production

Packaging and seal testing, relative to container type – such as vacuum, pressure, or bubble testing

Calibrations on weight scaled, thermometers, and all applicable testing tools or detectors

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) monitoring of operation to ensure food-safe environment

Color code enforcement; sanitation, organics, allergens, others as required

Hold and release program

Rework program

Shelf-life evaluation and sensory testing as required

Paperwork filing

Work with soap’s other cleaning chemicals

Other duties as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to stand, sit, walk for long periods of time

Frequent use of hands for simple firm, grasping and writing

Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing

Occasional Lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds

Occasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)

Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.

Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less

Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.

Works overtime as required

Other duties as required

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Food Quality inspection experience, produce experience preferred

Good communication skills, including basic written and spoken English, to ensure understanding of safety procedures and documentation

Computer skills –

Basics: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office

Industry Specific: Famous

HACCP certification or have participated in HACCP training

Must be able to follow complex verbal and written instructions and be able to work independently to evaluate and resolve Quality-related problems and identify and communicate short term remedial actions.

Must have a high level of problem-solving skills.

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more

Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.