Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician Nonni’s Foods LLC, La Dolce Vita, is the leading domestic baker and marketer of premium branded biscotti. We market our biscotti under the Nonni’s brand name; the company bakes high quality products that are sold within the premium cookie category. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Glendale Team. The Quality Assurance Technician is an integral member to the team working closely with the Operations group to ensure the plant continues to consistently produce the highest quality products for our consumers. The Technician will conduct several analytical tests, continually analyze product, conduct random sampling of product and generate reporting materials as required to meet ongoing business requirements. Responsibilities · Communicating and implementing the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction in Food Safety. · Making sure that the direction is communicated on a level that allows every employee to feel as if they are part of something bigger than themselves and that their role is strategically important to the organization. · Responsible for conducting internal audits. · Responsible for the validation/verification of pre-requisite programs. · Assisting the QA Manager with updating and upkeep of the Food Safety plan. · Ability to determine compliance versus out of compliance and holding team members accountable from a Food Safety standpoint. · Assisting the QA Manager with updating and maintaining the SQF program. · Understanding and completion of the SQF Practitioner course. The course will be provided to the right candidate if the class has not been completed. · Support the facility Quality Assurance initiatives and objectives · Assist the QA Manager with various training on the floor. · Assist the QA Manager with creating new programs and implementation. · Ability to review daily paperwork. · Sanitation knowledge. · Maintain the department in the QA Manager’s absence. · Provide all the necessary support to the SQF Practitioner Experience / Requirements High School education or equivalent required. · At least 2+ years of relevant experience. · Computer skills- Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. · Knowledge of Food Safety programs and systems- SQF/GFSI auditing, GMP’s, HACCP and sanitation. Strong verbal/written communication skills. Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) Strongly preferred Working Conditions: Work will be performed within an air-conditioned manufacturing facility. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to slip resistant shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, hair and beard nets and gloves. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check results consistent with The Nonni’s Foods LLC employment policies. Background checks may include, but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, E-Verify social security number verification and/or alcohol/drug screen. Job Type: Full-time Schedule – 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, 10 hour shifts, 2:00pm to Midnight Pay: $21.40 to $23.40 per hour based on experience and shift differential. Nonni’s Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of Nonni’s Foods LLC is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected category recognized by state and federal laws. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.40 - $23.40 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift Experience: Quality assurance: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: Glendale, AZ 85307 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Glendale, AZ 85307: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person