What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Quality Manager Assistant position at Church Brothers Farms?
Job Title: Agricultural Quality Manager Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Quality Manager Assistant to join our team at Church Brothers Farms. As a key member of our Quality Assurance department, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our products.
Salary: $18.50/hour
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. They will also have a strong understanding of quality control principles and practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily QA-related plant operations, including inspecting fresh produce fields and in-plant QA testing methods, chemical handling, food safety, GMPs, and HACCP.
- Select and send out samples to customers or potential customers.
- Assist and support product development projects and technical support.
- Responsible for data entry, spreadsheet analysis, and calibration of thermometers, scales, pH/ORP meters.
- Hourly checks for HACCP records, room temperature records, and foreign material logs.
- Responsible for raw and final product evaluations as required.
Requirements:
- Associates degree in Agricultural or Post-Harvest related field or minimum of 2 years' experience in the agriculture industry.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of other Microsoft Office software.
- Experience and proficiency in database software a plus.
Work Environment:
This position requires working in a cold (34-36 degrees F) and wet manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy machinery, forklift traffic, and loud noise.
Salary : $19