Job Title
Quality & Food Safety Coordinator
Company Name
Amy's Kitchen
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Company Overview
Founded in 1987 by former CEO Andy Berliner and Rachel Berliner, incorporated since 1988, and still family owned and operated, Amy's Kitchen took its name from their then-newborn daughter, Amy. All of Amy's 250+ products are vegetarian and made with organic ingredients. The company has over 120 vegan offerings and makes over 130 gluten-free products.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Job Duties
Description
Coordinate and perform various quality and food safety evaluations. Verify quality checks to ensure the items under their responsibility are handled correctly. Assess manufacturing and equipment conditions to assure they meet specified requirements. Assist with various Quality Food Safety (QFS) programs, including the environmental and training programs. In their absence, the QFS Coordinator can cover their duties and responsibilities to Food Safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts tests on WIPs and/or finished products.
- Assures materials are tested according to predefined criteria and meet requirements.
- Evaluates flavor, texture, odor and appearance of items manufactured under their responsibility.
- Identifies differences from expectations/standards.
- Monitors physical values on equipment and confirms appropriate conditions for operation during use.
- Inspects and evaluates packaging.
- Immediately reports out-of-spec materials and operating conditions to the QA and Manufacturing Supervisors.
- Assists with solutions to problems encountered with products and procedures, including root cause analysis
- Places WIPs, finished product and materials on hold if they do not meet requirements.
- Conducts plant audits for adherence to GMPs.
- Assists with training of various plant staff.
- Coordinates the collection and shipping of samples for outside analysis.
- Executes environmental monitoring program ( assigns locations, inputs results, conducts samples etc)
- Maintains records (foreign material, holds, QA check sheets etc.)
- Backup to Technicians as needed and during absences.
- Coordinates the retain program
- Other duties as assigned.
It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions, and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Coordinate and perform various quality and food safety evaluations. Verify quality checks to ensure the items under their responsibility are handled correctly. Assess manufacturing and equipment conditions to assure they meet specified requirements. Assist with various Quality Food Safety (QFS) programs, including the environmental and training programs. In their absence, the QFS Coordinator can cover their duties and responsibilities to Food Safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts tests on WIPs and/or finished products.
- Assures materials are tested according to predefined criteria and meet requirements.
- Evaluates flavor, texture, odor and appearance of items manufactured under their responsibility.
- Identifies differences from expectations/standards.
- Monitors physical values on equipment and confirms appropriate conditions for operation during use.
- Inspects and evaluates packaging.
- Immediately reports out-of-spec materials and operating conditions to the QA and Manufacturing Supervisors.
- Assists with solutions to problems encountered with products and procedures, including root cause analysis
- Places WIPs, finished product and materials on hold if they do not meet requirements.
- Conducts plant audits for adherence to GMPs.
- Assists with training of various plant staff.
- Coordinates the collection and shipping of samples for outside analysis.
- Executes environmental monitoring program ( assigns locations, inputs results, conducts samples etc)
- Maintains records (foreign material, holds, QA check sheets etc.)
- Backup to Technicians as needed and during absences.
- Coordinates the retain program
- Other duties as assigned.
It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions, and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Skills/Experience Preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
- Two years experience in QA/QC
SKILLS
- Detail oriented
- Works well with others
- Basic math skills
- Intermediate keyboard and computer skills, including spreadsheets
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Reliable/Dependable
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
- Two years experience in QA/QC
SKILLS
- Detail oriented
- Works well with others
- Basic math skills
- Intermediate keyboard and computer skills, including spreadsheets
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Reliable/Dependable
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Compensation
$21 to $25 per hour, based on experience
Benefits
Amy’s benefits programs are a direct reflection of the family-focused culture that represents who we are as a company. Our generous benefits package is designed to keep our employees and their families physically, emotionally and financially healthy. That’s why we built on-site Family Health Centers at our Santa Rosa, Medford and Pocatello plants to make it as easy as possible for our employees to access affordable healthcare. Other benefits include retirement savings plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, scholarships and discounts on Amy’s products.
Hours
Full Time
Location
North San Jose
How to Apply
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