Job Title: Food Safety Technician (1st Shift)

Job Description

As a Food Safety Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards throughout the production process. You will provide guidance to employees, verify sanitation procedures, and maintain proper documentation and records. Your role is crucial in maintaining a safe and high-quality food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow the company's Food Safety Plan and report any food safety issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Provide guidance to employees on proper food safety and handling practices.
• Verify sanitation procedures using the ATP Machine.
• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for all food safety and quality activities as required by the food safety plan.
• Monitor temperatures of coolers and freezers during the shift.
• Verify the proper performance of monitoring equipment such as metal detection and weigh checks with a verification step.
• Perform environmental monitoring program (EMP) swabbing as needed.
• Conduct allergen swabs.
• Calibrate equipment such as scales and thermometers.
• Perform sensory evaluations on finished products.
• Collect samples of ingredients, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished products as needed for analysis.
• Perform monthly glass and brittle plastic audits, and participate in the monthly Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit for the facility.
• Inspect proper sanitation of areas at pre-operational setup (Pre-op), during production with emphasis at product changeover, and end of shift/production.
• Conduct daily quality walkthroughs for each shift and follow up with necessary personnel for corrective actions.
• Monitor production records on the floor to ensure they are traceable and completed.
• Oversee safe food practices involved in production and the warehouse with a focus on personal hygiene, product storage, and product temperature.
• Ensure equipment is properly and safely used, and suitable for safe use.
• Work with all associates to maintain a state of inspection readiness at all times.
• Monitor production to ensure all ingredients and supplies are properly stored and labeled at all times.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Quality Assurance Manager or leadership.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food safety and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and food safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee daily food safety functions in the plant.
• Proficiency in collecting and maintaining food safety records.
• Ability to provide food safety technical services to manufacturing, R&D, Purchasing, and Distribution.
• Experience assisting Food Safety Manager, R&D, and Production in product development.
• Capability to guide QA technicians as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with others to ensure proper production flow and avoid line downtime.
• Experience in ensuring the quality of mixed products.
• Ability to perform job tasks safely and professionally to prevent disruption of the production line.
• Knowledge of batch records, food safety, batch record review, food quality, and food science.

Work Environment

The role frequently requires standing, walking, stooping, crouching, and climbing steps. You will need to use your hands and fingers to handle or use objects, tools, or controls, and frequently reach with your hands and arms. Lifting up to 50 pounds is often required, and occasionally, items weighing more than 50 pounds will need assistance. You must have normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills, as well as good eye-hand coordination. The work environment is dynamic and requires adherence to safety protocols at all times.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newburyport,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $20 - $24