What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organic Quality Assurance Specialist position at Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC?
Company Overview
Pete and Gerry's Organics, LLC is a leading producer of organic eggs. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as one of the most trusted brands in the industry. We are dedicated to providing our customers with safe, wholesome, and delicious products.
Job Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that all egg production meets our high standards of quality and safety. This involves monitoring processes and product to guarantee compliance with food safety regulations and company quality programs. The successful candidate will work closely with our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to maintain our excellent track record of quality and safety.
Pete and Gerry's Organics, LLC is a leading producer of organic eggs. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as one of the most trusted brands in the industry. We are dedicated to providing our customers with safe, wholesome, and delicious products.
Job Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that all egg production meets our high standards of quality and safety. This involves monitoring processes and product to guarantee compliance with food safety regulations and company quality programs. The successful candidate will work closely with our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to maintain our excellent track record of quality and safety.
Main Responsibilities:
- Monitor and verify compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations (e.g., USDA, FDA, HACCP).
- Perform and document plant inspections per Pre-Operative Sanitation Checklist, recording any noted deficiencies and partnering with Sanitation and / or USDA grader for resolution.
- Inspect eggs for quality, including size, weight, and shell integrity for organic and free-range limited grade, pack lane, and case out samples.
- Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and storage of eggs.
- Document and report samples exceeding quality threshold limits and work together with operations to resolve quality deviation.
- Verify and calibrate testing equipment ensuring proper maintenance and care.
- Verify and monitor chemical concentrations through routine testing and inspection.
- Assist with chemical inventory, SDS management, and chemical training.
- Perform routine facility inspections (GMP, Post-op, etc.) working with production and sanitation teams to maintain high-quality standards.
- Support general food safety and quality training for all staff and facility training for junior staff members on quality job specific responsibilities.
- Maintain current knowledge of SQF code and participate in Internal Audits for continuous improvement of SQF Program.
- Comply with all food safety procedures, regulatory requirements and process efficiencies
- Follow health and safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Thorough and accurate completion of paperwork and reports, ensuring retention of all records
