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WILD ROSE FOODS - Processing Specialist

8/31/2020

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​Job Description – Processing Specialist
 
Department:          Production/Operation
Reports to:             Operations Manager
Job Status:              Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Shift Type:              Coincides with production shift for standard work week.  Overtime as required.  May include possibly working holidays/weekends.
Location/Travel:   McMinnville, Oregon.  Travel may be required to attend training courses or events.
 
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, responsible for effective daily operation, changeover, and minor autonomous/preventive maintenance of production equipment and processes within a food manufacturing operation.  The primary responsibilities of the role include safety and environmental compliance, quality procedures, daily production, cleaning and sanitation procedures, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team.  The position works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others int eh same production unit, as well as customers.  Proactively and continuously works to expand knowledge specific to the process and products made in the facility.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

  • Responsible for maintaining a positive workplace in a food-manufacturing environment that promotes safety, quality, trust, and teamwork.
  • Responsible for following food safety programs and reporting deficiencies to management.
  • Maintains, services, and conducts repairs on mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. 
  • Performs skilled repair services of mechanical, electrical, and building systems and equipment.
  • Conducts periodic inspections to evaluate requests for repairs.
  • Identifies parts for replacement and requests approval to purchase, as necessary.
  • Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
  • Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests.
  • Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Completes all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
  • Be available for other functions and special projects related to the success of the business.
 
 
Position Requirements
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
 
Qualifications
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the products and the processes involved.
  • Basic understanding of equipment operations and troubleshooting ability.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality and efficiency.
  • Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to understand daily production needs and participate in a team environment safely.
  • Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and sitting.
  • Exposure to heat, cold, noise, machinery and cleaning chemicals.
 
Education/Experience
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
  • Working knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Material Management Systems and procedures.
  • 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline.  Experience operating a variety of mechanical equipment preferred.
  • Working knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP.
  • Better Process Control Certificate preferred.
 
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 routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The job duties include working with kettles, cappers, fillers, and pasteurization equipment.
 
Physical Requirements: 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 regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs and talk or hear.  The employee is routinely required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
 
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to justina.alvarado@keystone-pacific.com.
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WILD ROSE FOODS - Quality Assurance Specialist III (Dairy)

8/31/2020

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Job Description – Quality Assurance Specialist III (Dairy)
 
Department:        Quality Assurance
Reports to:             Director of Food Safety and Quality
Job Status:              Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Shift Type:           Coincides with production shift for standard work week.  Overtime as required.  May include possibly working holidays/weekends.

Location/Travel:   Tualatin, Aurora and Salem - Travel would be involved to adequately visit and cover each of the site locations noted here. Travel would also be required to attend other events and training courses.
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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Food Safety and Quality, implements all aspects of the quality systems for the dairy processing sites.  Coordinates and executes day-to-day QA/QC tasks, works closely with all levels of production staff.  Assists with 3rd party audits and regulatory inspections.  Supports the dairy processing operation as needed; may assist with R&D projects and other special projects.  Proactively and continuously works to expand knowledge specific to the process and products made in the facility, from milk arrival to shipping of finished goods.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

  • Oversees internal activities with compliance to local, state and federal food safety and health standards, including personal hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, pest control, recall compliance, sanitation, and customer complaints. 
  • Conducts line testing on incoming, WIP, and finished products (i.e. pH, brix, moisture, salt, titratable acidity, butterfat, etc.).  Identify out of spec product or conditions and place non-conforming items on hold.
  • Assists with programs to include environmental monitoring, recall administration, good manufacturing programs and sanitation standard operating procedures.
  • Develops, validates, maintains, and reviews food safety (HACCP, etc.), for sites to assure compliance with regulations.  
  • Supports plant personnel to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations, third party audit requirements, customer requirements, and internal quality programs (i.e. FDA, ODA, Organic, etc.).
  • Identifies food safety opportunities with sites; prioritizes issues and lead resolution to drive sustainable improvements. 
  • Routes, investigates trends and closes all customer complaint issues.
  • Ensures all site personnel are trained on food safety and quality related items.
  • Supports raw material and finished product specifications to ensure they are accurate and properly maintained, including the development of specifications for new raw materials and new finished products.
  • Works as a liaison for site audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Performs monthly audits of each site to determine overall food safety and sanitation compliance.
  • Assists with development, implementation and administration of new and existing food safety and quality policies and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains documentation to comply with record keeping requirements.
  • Maintains and manages lab equipment and supplies.      
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive workplace in a food retail environment that promotes safety, quality, trust, and teamwork.                    
  • Effectively communicates across the organization with all executive levels and operational management on the compliance status.                  
  • Be available for other functions and special projects related to the success of the business.
 
Position Requirements
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
 
Qualifications
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the products and the processes involved.
  • Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality and efficiency.
  • Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to understand daily production needs and participate in a team environment safely.
  • Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and sitting.
  • Exposure to heat, cold, noise, machinery and cleaning chemicals.
 
Education/Experience
  • Bachelors’ degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related discipline preferred. 
  • Experience with GFSI, FSMA, PMO, HACCP and GMP’s as they relate to food safety programs.
  • PQCI certificate preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing environment working in a QA and/or QC position. Dairy or cheese plant experience preferred.
 
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 routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The job duties include working in a slaughter facility with meat and poultry and/or raw meat and poultry cuts.
 
Physical Requirements: 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 regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs and talk or hear.  The employee is routinely required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
 
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to justina.alvarado@keystone-pacific.com.
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WILD ROSE FOODS - Quality Assurance Specialist III

8/31/2020

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Job Description – Quality Assurance Specialist III
 
Department:          Quality Assurance
Reports to:             Quality Manager
Job Status:              Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Shift Type:              Coincides with production shift for standard work week.  Overtime as required.  May include possibly working holidays/weekends.
Location/Travel:   McMinnville, Oregon. Travel may also be required to attend other events and training courses.
 
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Food Safety and Quality, implements all aspects of the quality systems for the canning/jarring processing site.  Coordinates and executes day-to-day QA/QC tasks, works closely with all levels of production staff.  Assists with 3rd party audits and regulatory inspections.  Supports the processing operation as needed; may assist with R&D projects and other special projects.  Proactively and continuously works to expand knowledge specific to the process and products made in the facility, from raw material arrival to shipping of finished goods.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.
 
  • Oversees internal activities with compliance to local, state and federal food safety and health standards, including personal hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, pest control, recall compliance, sanitation, and customer complaints. 
  • Conducts line testing on incoming, WIP, and finished products (i.e. pH, brix, moisture, salt, etc.).  Identify out of spec product or conditions and place non-conforming items on hold.
  • Assists with programs to include environmental monitoring, recall administration, good manufacturing programs and sanitation standard operating procedures.
  • Develops, validates, maintains, and reviews food safety (HACCP, etc.), for sites to assure compliance with regulations.  
  • Supports plant personnel to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations, third party audit requirements, customer requirements, and internal quality programs (i.e. FDA, ODA, Organic, etc.).
  • Identifies food safety opportunities with sites; prioritizes issues and lead resolution to drive sustainable improvements. 
  • Routes, investigates trends and closes all customer complaint issues.
  • Ensures all site personnel are trained on food safety and quality related items.
  • Supports raw material and finished product specifications to ensure they are accurate and properly maintained, including the development of specifications for new raw materials and new finished products.
  • Works as a liaison for site audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Performs monthly audits of each site to determine overall food safety and sanitation compliance.
  • Assists with development, implementation and administration of new and existing food safety and quality policies and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains documentation to comply with record keeping requirements.
  • Maintains and manages lab equipment and supplies.      
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive workplace in a food retail environment that promotes safety, quality, trust, and teamwork.                    
  • Effectively communicates across the organization with all executive levels and operational management on the compliance status.                  
  • Be available for other functions and special projects related to the success of the business.
 
Position Requirements
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
 
Qualifications
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the products and the processes involved.
  • Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality and efficiency.
  • Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to understand daily production needs and participate in a team environment safely.
  • Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and sitting.
  • Exposure to heat, cold, noise, machinery and cleaning chemicals.
 
Education/Experience
  • Bachelors’ degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related discipline preferred. 
  • Experience with GFSI, FSMA, HACCP and GMP’s as they relate to food safety programs.
  • PQCI certificate preferred.
  • Better Process Control School preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing environment working in a QA and/or QC position. Dairy or cheese plant experience preferred.
 
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 routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The job duties include working in a slaughter facility with meat and poultry and/or raw meat and poultry cuts.
 
Physical Requirements: 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 regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs and talk or hear.  The employee is routinely required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
 
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to justina.alvarado@keystone-pacific.com.
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Compliance Coordinator - Tofurky - Hood River, OR

8/6/2020

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Come work with Tofurky!
We are the Nation’s leading manufacturer of plant-based proteins and currently have an opening for a Compliance Coordinator. This position will assist with the maintenance and improvement of our food safety program by carrying out inspections and conducting internal audits with a focus on compliance to FDA and international regulations. This position also serves to answer compliance questions from customers and assists with research projects. In addition, you will serve as support to the QA Department; spending time on the production floor helping with line checks, pre-op inspections and occasional sample prep and lab work. This full-time position will report to our QA Regulatory Compliance Manager.  We’d expect you to thrive in a dynamic environment, where hard work and having fun are encouraged.

What you’ll do: Conduct regular facility inspections and assist with internal audits Communicate non-conformances to appropriate departments and provide guidance and assistance in the resolution of these items. Assist with third party audits (FDA, SQF, BRC, Gluten-Free, Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher) and test product traceability Investigate and trend customer complaints Key member of the HACCP Team and assists with managing HACCP Plans Assists with maintenance of the compliance programs including SQF, BRC, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free and Certified Plant-Based Foods Assist with compliance paperwork and resulting actions related to regulatory or customer complaint issues Coordinate and implement corrective actions and process improvements Conduct classroom and on-the-floor trainings with staff Conduct in-house testing as needed and prepare samples for third party testing Perform and document process verification throughout the production process (CCP’s, Sanitation, Packaging) as needed for QA department support. What skills and education you’ll need: Experience working in food safety in a production plant setting. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years Quality Assurance experience preferred Knowledge and training in Advanced HACCP preferred Preference will be given to candidates with education or work experience in microbiology or chemistry. Spanish/English bi-lingual and bi-literate a plus. What we’ll do:
We know you’re valuable and we’ll work hard to keep you challenged. You’ll have an opportunity to work in our brand new LEED certified office building and manufacturing facility on the waterfront in beautiful Hood River, OR. The qualified candidate will receive: Competitive salary, dependent on experience. 100% employer paid comprehensive medical, 80% employer paid dental benefits and basic vision coverage. Auto-enrollment in Tofurky profit sharing program and eligibility for 401K contribution + match. Employer paid Term Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance. Company paid Personal Time Off and Holiday time. How to apply:
Please submit resume (and cover letter) to HR@tofurky.com. Please reference “Compliance Coordinator” in the subject line.

The Tofurky Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Tofurky Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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