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Quality Control - Tree Top

11/17/2021

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NON-EXEMPT                                                
SALARY LEVEL:Bid                                        
SHIFT:  12:00 AM – 08:30 AM                                   
LOCATION:  Woodburn (close proximity to Portland, OR)
DEPARTMENT: Quality Control
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor/QC Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Responsible for ensuring all quality, food safety parameters, regulatory and customer requirements are met.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 
Collects samples and conducts routine tests required to ensure the quality of the products.
Enters, records and reports test results
Verifies client specifications are met
Responsible for pointing out significant changes in results and trends to the Quality Control and Shift Supervisors
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of process, quality, sanitation, and food safety programs within the plant
Daily review of QC data entered in the computer.
Maintains daily inventory of lab supplies and equipment
Monitors all retention samples daily
Makes sure that all samples are labeled correctly, grouped correctly, and placed in the sample room in the right order
Maintains a clean, safe work area
Maintains area of responsibility to meet GMP standards
 
All other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1 year experience in food production facility
Knowledge in HACCP
Knowledge in GMP’s
 
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
 
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
 
 
TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Minimum (1) month experience in data entry software
 
 
 
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 
Chemistry courses (high school or college)
 
Three (3) to five (5) years relative experience
 
 
 
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.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb stairs; and stoop, kneel and crouch.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.    The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision 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.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 
NOTICE:
The above job description does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job.  All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job.  The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
 
DISCLAIMER:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job.  A job profile is not a comprehensive job description.  It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope. 
 
 
Tree Top is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law. 
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Senior Food Scientist - TRUITT BROS. INC.

11/17/2021

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 ​SUMMARY:
This position is in the Product Development team. It includes responsibilities for maintenance and renovation of our current customer portfolio as well as designing new products. The position requires partnering strongly with external customers as well as internal cross-functional teams in Procurement, Operations, Sales, Business Development, Quality, and Thermal Processing in the development and commercialization of products.

The individual must possess a strong knowledge of technical principles and must be self-motivated, proactive, demonstrate initiative, and think critically.
As a Senior Food Scientist, you will be involved with a project from conception to benchtop development and finally commercialization through implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop products based on customer provided guidelines, including but not limited to USDA labeling, organic, nutritional restrictions, allergen free, and cost restraints.
  • Document and maintain organized, detailed records of laboratory formulation
  • variables and data analysis.
  • Designs laboratory and confirmation (scale-up) experiments that examine the operational and formulation variables that impact key product attributes such as taste, appearance, texture, etc.
  • Lead line trials to ensure knowledge transfer and adherence of quality from the lab to industrial scale-up, collaborating with industrial partners as needed. Plan, coordinate, document, and report on test runs and results.
  • Provide product information and technical support to customers.
  • Create Nutrition Facts Panels (NFP) and ingredient statements with limited guidance from Regulatory Specialist. Provide customer with options based on regulations.
  • Contribute to the development of project timelines.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and execute new opportunities, improvements, and solve technical challenges for internal and external customers.
  • Provide guidance to lab personnel and junior scientists on technical formulation requirements, specification development, data collection, and procedures.
  • Oversees the creation and approves specifications as required for new/revised SKUs.
  • Work with vendors to source raw materials as well as collect, organize, and help establish supplier specifications
  • Participate in cuttings of your own products, fellow food scientist’s products, production quality cuttings, and competitive products.
  • Develops and improves knowledge of operating systems, product standards, raw materials, and suppliers.
  • Advanced working knowledge of an R&D organization, including product
  • development flow and project management from conception to product launch.
  • Other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:
  • Extensive knowledge of ingredients and food systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and labeling.
  • Understand product requirements, plant equipment, and processes to enable the creation of detailed procedures and specifications.
  • Interprets customers’ requests and needs.
  • Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical common sense and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to determine the root cause problem, with guidance, and execute effectively on solutions. Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and propose solutions.
  • Must be proficient in presenting ideas and solutions in technical reports, proposals and presentations, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to customers.
  • Effective team player, willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas. Ability to
  • interface well and collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
  • Push the boundaries of current, and future products, thinking outside of the box to help create new products.
  • Must be self-motivated, proactive, demonstrate initiative, and think critically.
  • Demonstrate willingness for continued learning.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment and adaptable to change.
  • Operation of lab equipment, including but not limited to, pH meter, moisture analyzer, stove, scales, Brix meter, and Bostwick consistometer.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • B.S. degree in Food Science required with minimum 7 years of experience in product development, process development, or similar experience in food related industry. M.S. or higher in Science field preferred.
  • Prefer experience in factory environment, scaling from benchtop development to commercialization. Experience in savory flavor applications (i.e. sauce, soups, and side dishes) a plus.
  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office applications, experience with Genesis and SAP a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, oral, and written.
  • Occasional travel required (10-15%)

WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed during the day in a laboratory, production, or office environment. Workmust be done on site.
The noise level in the work area ranges from quiet to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, reach with hands/arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
Full time, generally five-day, 40-hour work week with the rare occasion of travel or production support on weekends or evenings to support project trials and production based on business needs. Candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment. Candidates should be prepared to submit 3-5 contacts for professional references.

ABOUT TRUITT BROS. INC & BAXTERS FOOD GROUP:
Truitt Bros. Inc. is now doing business as Baxters North America. We are a leading contract manufacturer of shelf-stable, thermally processed foods. We are an industry innovator, providing high-quality customized products to a wide variety of food companies across the nation and globe – from start-ups entering the market to the world’s largest brands, to
healthcare facilities and private label retailers. www.truittbros.com www.Baxters.com

APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to dameieons@truittbros.com and lauraj@truittbros.com
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Buyer - Tillamook

11/17/2021

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Full Job Posting:  click here                                        
Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is “Dairy Done Right.”  As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We’re taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better.
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce. At Tillamook, we believe that inclusion and diversity are central to our cultural strategy. In order to achieve our growth ambition and compete and win in the marketplace, we believe we make better decisions and build stronger teams when we invite and rely on diverse perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures into our work and to fuel our innovation and growth. To us this means creating a climate of inclusion where all employees feel valued and a sense of belonging.  We believe this will make us a better consumer brand and employer.
 
About you:
What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.
 
About us: 
Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.  
 
What you will do:
We are looking for a dynamic solution finder and experienced buyer to join our growing procurement team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of creative sourcing solutions and purchasing packaging materials and ingredients, including managing supplier relationships, conducting new supplier searches, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), supporting new product development and innovation, while developing outstanding cross functional partnerships. The Buyer will report to the Sr. Purchasing Manager and be responsible for coordinating, sourcing, ordering sample / prototype/ trial materials, negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers, and purchasing in a variety of areas including packaging, ingredients and services across multiple categories and serving on multiple internal project teams. The successful candidate demonstrates proactive communication of solutions, actions, progress, and deliverables in cross-functional forums and by working directly with suppliers, Research & Development, Project Management, Category Management, Design, Finance, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Supply Chain colleagues. This role’s requirements include critical steps in the timely and accurate commercialization of purchased goods: comprised of supplying the team and master data with purchase price, specifications, ordering parameters, approved vendor(s), order minimums and multiples, terms of payment and delivery. Preferred Experience with sourcing innovative packaging & ingredients.
 
Here’s a day in the life:
  • Buyer for a portfolio of materials including packaging, ingredients and services including identifying existing and potential suppliers for materials by determining the ideal combination of capability, capacity, total cost/price, quality, and availability
  • Serves as a subject matter expert or team representative on multiple project teams including documenting project deliverables, actions, progress, and completion in company work management application (Workfront, other) and supporting project sourcing needs
  • Requests quotations and negotiates product prices, financial terms, shipping requirements and freight costs
  • Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices for pre-launch, prototype and active materials including reviewing for conformance to company policy, reconciling orders and invoices for accuracy (correct items, quantity, and dollar amount) and managing inventory reconciliation.
  • Creative solution finder including driving expedites on overdue and back ordered items and finding supply solutions often leveraging relationships across multiple production sites.
  • Supports new product development and process improvements through identification, selection, and activation, with stakeholder alignment, of new, or improved, supply solutions. 
  • Drive defective or unacceptable goods resolution with quality assurance users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
  • Arranges for disposal of surplus materials
  • Approves invoices for payment
  • Communicates purchased item parameters (price, terms, order minimums and multiples, unit pack sizes, etc.) an obtains stakeholder alignment
  • Evaluates vendors to determine most desirable suppliers after conducting value for money and total cost of ownership analysis.
  • Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, cost savings, price variance, and inventories
  • Maintains vendor and supplier files including capabilities mapping and scorecards
  • Evaluates sales representatives and vendors for service and reliability
  • Recruits and maintains supplier relationships that provide high quality products and services at an ideal price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
  • Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority and leads RFPs in buying areas
  • Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
  • Conducts market analysis to verify supplier pricing is appropriate and/or in keeping with current market conditions
  • Negotiates complex requests for materials, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors
  • Analyzes opportunities to change materials, supplies, or vendors to reduce costs or risk, to improve quality or service, and/or to drive sustainability or stewardship objectives. 
  • Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and potential risks
  • Able to prepare and deliver market analysis reports to stakeholders
  • Enhances vendor and stakeholder relationships
  • Evaluates vendors using the Vendor Scorecard and leads regular business review meetings with key suppliers
  • Communicates effectively
  • Utilizes a computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and Power BI preferred
  • Is a customer service focused team player able to interact with at all levels of the company
 
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required. An Associate is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus
  • Experience with purchasing is required
  • Previous experience with purchasing in a manufacturing environment a plus
  • Valid Oregon driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
 
Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.
We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.   
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO/AA
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R & D Associate Scientist II - Tillamook

11/17/2021

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Full Job Description: Click here
R & D Associate Scientist II
Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is “Dairy Done Right.” As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We’re taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better.
About you:
What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.
About us: 
Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.   
What you will do:
The R & D Associate Scientist II is responsible to help design, execute, and analyze all Tillamook research and the development of new products   The Associate Scientist II will often work  across all of Tillamook’s portfolio: Cheese, Butter, Whey, Cultured, and Frozen Desserts, in addition to continuous improvement projects both within our own and coman facilities.  Onsite management of trials, commercial production, and overnight travel is often required.  The R & D Associate Scientist II can effectively create experiments of design and perform risk analysis mitigation strategies on their own, but will also work collaboratively with other Product Development Scientists.
Here’s a day in the life:
  • Supports ideation to fill portfolio or market whitespace, filling the consumer jobs to be done
  • Prototypes formulations based on NPD direction, cost optimization, and other guardrails
  • Researches new ingredients & processes to be used across the business
  • Supports cross functional business units in root cause analysis and solution generation
  • Supports Marketing & Sales teams with technical mastery to aid sell in and marketing efforts
  • Analyzes the competitive landscape to guide strategy and category decision making
  • Researches food science principles & Builds professional network to implement solutions, acts as subject matter expert to share new learning across the team
  • Schedules, prepares for, and commands complex trial and first production runs. Reports results to a variety of audiences and interprets potential outcomes
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or a related field
  • M.S. a strong plus
  • Bachelors Degree + 2 years experience in an R&D field or Masters Degree + 1 year experience in an R&D field
  • Experience in food product development dairy product development preferred
  • Experience working in basic product development / life cycle system
  • Ability to lead an effective experiment of design, formula creation, and financial calculations. Drives NPD projects which are assigned directly to them and engages with mentors and leaders to ensure that correct process, risk mitigation, PM tools, and next steps are occurring when they should. Once given a specific NPD task, this person will effectively take through completion and recognizes logical next steps with active stakeholders to proactively engage them.
  • Understanding Sensory as a role of consumer expectation
  • Comfort operating equipment for pilot and scale up research.  End to end understanding of cost of goods
Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.
We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.   
 

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO/AA
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Panco Foods QA Technician

11/2/2021

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Position: QA Technician
Company: Pan’s www.mushroomjerky.com
Location: Central Eastside Portland Oregon
Contact: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@mushroomjerky.com
Salary: Commensurate with Experience ($52-$65K/Annual)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Who We Are:
Established in 2018, Panco Foods Inc. is a locally owned company that makes Pan’s Mushroom Jerky. We are a small, rapidly growing food manufacturer focused on developing delicious, high quality mushroom based products. We care deeply about how our food is produced, holding quality and safety at the core of our work. Our company is small and growing and we’re looking to add motivated, experienced team members with a people centered approach to our team. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the core values of Diversity, Equity, Quality, and Sustainability.

Who You Are:
We are looking for a food safety and quality assurance professional looking for their next career step. You take pride in your work, thrive on teamwork, and are self-motivated. Process and systems are your passion. You’re able to juggle multiple projects at once, moving between detail oriented work to big picture program management. Additionally, you are someone who is reliable, friendly, and excited to grow with a local company.
We are looking for someone with:
●  Experience in food safety, quality assurance/control (required)
●Understanding and/or interest in local, state, and federal food regulatory requirements
● Training and certification in GMPs, HAACP, PCQI (company willing to pay for training)
●  Experience working in a company scaling from small to mid-sized
●  Clear, direct, and inclusive communication skills
● Excellent organizational and time management skills
● Experience in record keeping and writing procedures
● Consistent attention to detail
● Interest in growing with a fast paced, evolving company

What You’ll Do: The QA Technician is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and upkeep of Panco Foods Inc.’s Food Safety Program. You will both be responsible for the overall program management, as well as ensure, through either delegation or direct action, the day to day implementation of food safety practices/processes and program adherence. You will ensure that all product safety needs are met, that employees are following GMP, 3rd Party Food Safety, and Kosher requirements, that all QA testing is performed and recorded and that all QA records are maintained. The incumbent works with other managers to ensure the support of, develop and contribute to a safe workplace for all staff.

Overarching Responsibilities:
●  Lead the continuous improvement and scaling up of Panco Foods Food Safety Program in collaboration with managers, founder, and other appropriate staff.
●  Oversee Food Safety Program implementation to ensure all practices, processes, and products meet FDA and 3rd Party Food Safety requirements/regulations from receiving through production to shipment.
●  Update, improve and track all existing and new food safety requirements required by the FDA, USDA, local and regional agencies.
●  Systematize documentation and ensure its completion, accuracy, and timeliness.
●  Track label claim documentation and ensure compliance.
●  Lead sensory and quality testing such as taste, texture, water activity, shelf life, formula compliance and ensure each meets our quality standards.
● Serves as the key contact for service contractors, food safety and regulatory agencies.
Secondary Responsibilities:
●  Training of all personnel
   
○  Annual and New Hire training for Food Safety, SQF, Allergen and Food Defense requirements.
   
○  Annual and New Hire training on all documentation to assure all processes meet food safety requirements.
   
○  Sanitation Training to ensure employees understand the importance of and how to ensure a clean, sanitary facility.
 
 ○  Training to ensure employees are wearing the proper masks, non-slip shoes, aprons, and gloves to protect themselves and to ensure food safety.
●  Plant Safety
  ○  Daily checks to ensure team members are complying with company policies              requiring proper PPE (personal protective equipment) such as face masks, hairnets,      gloves and aprons.
   ○  GMP audits to ensure proper adherence to state and federal requirements.
   ○  Chemical safety – ensuring all hazardous chemicals are appropriately labeled and          stored.
●  Environmental monitoring
    ○  Quarterly environmental testing for food safety.
    
○  Annual water testing
●  Customer complaints monitoring and corrective actions
 
 ○  Working with the customer service department to ensure all customer complaints are analyzed and “root cause” determined.
 
○  Work with appropriate teams to address issue(s) and establish processes and procedures to eliminate recurrence. 

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Brew Doctor - Laboratory Technician

9/16/2021

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Position Title: Laboratory Technician
Department: Technical Services
Location: Tualatin, Oregon
Supervisory Responsibilities: None 
Reports to: FSQA Manager
Worker Category: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
About Brew Dr:
In 2006, our founder Matt Thomas started Townshend’s Tea Company.  Two years later, we began making kombucha in the basement of our first teahouse, and it got so popular we decided to bottle it!  
Today, Brew Dr. Kombucha operates from a 50,000 sq ft brewery in Tualatin, Oregon, and our products are sold in all 50 states and across Canada. In addition, we have expanded our horizons to launch Tranquil, a line of CBD kombucha, and Uplift, a line of energizing yerba mate beverages.
You may have met our mascot, Otis the sloth, who shows up under the cap of every bottle of Brew Dr. Kombucha. He inspires our motto: “Can’t rush the good stuff.”
Position Summary:  The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing and coordinating product analysis and testing. This position works closely with the production and quality teams. 
 
Job Responsibilities: 
  • Analyze samples and report findings
  • Monitor fermentation tanks, perform sensory analysis, and collect samples
  • Operate Admeo and Anton Paar for daily analysis, calibration, and routine maintenance
  • Interpret and enter lab data
  • Generate Process Control Documents as needed
  • Act as back-up to the Quality Technician for crucial food safety functions
 
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Ability to maintain an organized and efficient workflow while demonstrating a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize and complete ongoing tasks assigned by the FSQA Manager.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing and composition, including use of proper grammar and logical design of forms, reports, charts, and flow diagrams
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and safely in a production and lab environment
  • Ability to perform arithmetic (including unit conversions) and basic statistical analysis of trial data
  • Educational background in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Enology, Brewing or related discipline preferred
  • Previous lab experience is a plus but not required.
 
Physical Requirements: 
  • Ability to sit continuously at a computer
  • Carry weight and lift to 5 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Taste & Smell: Ability to detect and perceive fermentation and tea flavors and aromas
  • Standing - ability to stand for long periods; ability to climb a ladder occasionally


 Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the worker may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, hot fluids, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, strong odors, chemicals, noise levels above 85 decibels, confined spaces, refrigerated gases, powered industrial trucks, and moving machinery.
Other duties:
Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Statement of Diversity & Inclusion:
Brew Dr. Kombucha is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace founded on respect, acceptance, and appreciation for all individuals.  Fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace is integral to growing the creative and collaborative organization that we believe is critical for sustained success.  With this in mind, we will strive to create an inclusive workforce that fully represents different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. Additionally, we will ensure that our employment practices support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.  
Mission Statement:
At Brew Dr., our mission is to explore the magic of tea to create delightful beverages. We craft quality, tasty, and functional tea beverages with thoughtful care for our people, ingredients, and the planet.
We value great taste, creativity, sustainability, and transparency. We take time to do things right, and we never settle.
Proud to be a B Corp:
Brew Dr. is proud to be the first national kombucha company to become a Certified B Corporation, joining the growing number of companies using business as a force for good.
Certified B Corporations meet rigorous social and environmental performance standards, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance purpose and profit. Yet, of the 40,000+ companies who have taken the assessment, only 5% passed to become B Corps. We’re proud to be in that 5%!
APPLY: https://www.brewdrkombucha.com/join-us/
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​TRUITT BROS. INC.  - Senior Food Scientist

9/16/2021

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​TRUITT BROS. INC.
 
JOB TITLE: Senior Food Scientist
DEPARTMENT: Technical Services SUB-DEPARTMENT: Product Development
REPORTS TO: Product Development Manager LOCATION: Salem, OR
EXEMPT: Yes JOB TYPE: Full Time 
SUMMARY:
This position is in the Product Development team.  It includes responsibilities for maintenance and renovation of our current customer portfolio as well as designing new products.  The position requires partnering strongly with external customers as well as internal cross-functional teams in Procurement, Operations, Sales, Business Development, Quality, and Thermal Processing in the development and commercialization of products. 
The individual must possess a strong knowledge of technical principles and must be self-motivated, proactive, demonstrate initiative, and think critically.
As a Senior Food Scientist, you will be involved with a project from conception to benchtop development and finally commercialization through implementation. 
  
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop products based on customer provided guidelines, including but not limited to USDA labeling, organic, nutritional restrictions, allergen free, and cost restraints. 
Document and maintain organized, detailed records of laboratory formulation variables and data analysis. 
Designs laboratory and confirmation (scale-up) experiments that examine the operational and formulation variables that impact key product attributes such as taste, appearance, texture, etc.
Lead line trials to ensure knowledge transfer and adherence of quality from the lab to industrial scale-up, collaborating with industrial partners as needed. Plan, coordinate, document, and report on test runs and results.
Provide product information and technical support to customers.
Create Nutrition Facts Panels (NFP) and ingredient statements with limited guidance from Regulatory Specialist.  Provide customer with options based on regulations.
Contribute to the development of project timelines.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and execute new opportunities, improvements, and solve technical challenges for internal and external customers.
Provide guidance to lab personnel and junior scientists on technical formulation requirements, specification development, data collection, and procedures.
Oversees the creation and approves specifications as required for new/revised SKUs.
Work with vendors to source raw materials as well as collect, organize, and help establish supplier specifications
Participate in cuttings of your own products, fellow food scientist’s products, production quality cuttings, and competitive products.
Develops and improves knowledge of operating systems, product standards, raw materials, and suppliers.
Advanced working knowledge of an R&D organization, including product development flow and project management from conception to product launch.
Other duties as assigned.
  
ABILITIES & SKILLS:
Extensive knowledge of ingredients and food systems.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and labeling.
Understand product requirements, plant equipment, and processes to enable the creation of detailed procedures and specifications.
Interprets customers’ requests and needs.
Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical common sense and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions.
Excellent problem-solving skills to determine the root cause problem, with guidance, and execute effectively on solutions. Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and propose solutions.
Must be proficient in presenting ideas and solutions in technical reports, proposals and presentations, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to customers.
Effective team player, willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas.  Ability to interface well and collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
Push the boundaries of current, and future products, thinking outside of the box to help create new products.
Must be self-motivated, proactive, demonstrate initiative, and think critically.
Demonstrate willingness for continued learning.
Demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.
Operation of lab equipment, including but not limited to, pH meter, moisture analyzer, stove, scales, Brix meter, and Bostwick consistometer.
  
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. degree in Food Science required with minimum 7 years of experience in product development, process development, or similar experience in food related industry.  M.S.  or higher in Science field preferred.
Prefer experience in factory environment, scaling from benchtop development to commercialization.
Experience in savory flavor applications (i.e. sauce, soups, and side dishes) a plus.
Strong computer skills:  Microsoft Office applications, experience with Genesis and SAP a plus.
Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, oral, and written.
Occasional travel required (10-15%)
 
  
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed during the day in a laboratory, production, or office environment.  Work must be done on site. 
The noise level in the work area ranges from quiet to loud.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, reach with hands/arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds. 
  
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full time, generally five-day, 40-hour work week with the rare occasion of travel or production support on weekends or evenings to support project trials and production as needed.  
ABOUT TRUITT BROS. INC:
Truitt Bros. is a leading contract manufacturer of shelf-stable, thermally processed foods. We are an industry innovator, providing high-quality customized products to a wide variety of food companies across the nation and globe – from start-ups entering the market to the world’s largest brands, to healthcare facilities and private label retailers.
 
www.truittbros.com
 
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Salt & Straw - Director of Quality and Food Saftey

9/16/2021

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​POSITION TITLE: Director of Quality and Food Safety 

SUPERVISOR: VP of Manufacturing and Supply Chain 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

WAGE GRADE: Salary 

SUPERVISORY: Direct reports include Quality Assurance Technicians, Regulatory Compliance Manager, and  the Sanitation Supervisor 

S&S VALUES: 

1. Create The Unbelievable 

2. Show Up Generously 

3. Act With Thoughtful Curiosity 

4. Share Human Kindness 

5. Make It Count 

We started Salt & Straw because we wanted to build a strong community with our team, our guests, and our partners.  As the Director of Quality and Food Safety, you play an important role in taking care of our team and creating a  strong community throughout your interactions with our entire organization. 

Position Description:  

Our Director of Quality and Food Safety is directly responsible for continuous improvement of product and  processes for the manufacturing and retail operations. As the Director, you are responsible for managing product  quality and food safety systems across multiple manufacturing locations, as well as on-site teams. Creates growth  and career opportunities within your department. Takes ownership of all Third party, regulatory and customer audits  to ensure compliance and improvement strategies.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

The Director of Quality and Food Safety develops and implements all corporate level food safety programs at all  company manufacturing and retail chain locations to comply with corporate needs and to meet regulatory  requirements that lead to food safety of manufactured products.  

The key responsibility of this position is to coordinate and ensure the execution of strategic and tactical objectives  related to food safety and quality, regulatory and internal compliance, auditing, product recall, and microbiological  testing. The position will lead the comprehensive development and deployment of systems and programs, and the  effective use of risk assessment techniques, to drive continuous improvement related to food safety and quality  within the company’s manufacturing facilities. The Director will provide leadership and direction to the food safety  and quality function in designated manufacturing facilities to provide ongoing and consistent compliance to  corporate and regulatory expectations. 

Manage Company-Wide Food Safety Programs 

● Manages company-wide Food Safety Programs and policies across multiple manufacturing locations and  retail chains to ensure alignment with current regulatory requirements, industry standards and corporate  objectives. 

● Oversees corporate food safety audits; develops audit programs and reviews audit findings and corrective  actions findings with operations management.

● Leads the implementation of SQF. 

● Reviews and guides facility management in Root Cause Analysis; corrective actions and preventive measures  for effectiveness in addressing issues. Follows up on implementation and outcomes. 

● Functions as a technical expert regarding food safety and quality systems within the company, including  regulatory and company policy, FSMA final rules, SQF Food Standards and GMPs.  

● Leads the Food Safety effort in designated facilities, including developing strategies, objectives, and  priorities. 

● Publishes and delivers annual operating strategic plans related to food safety and quality. ● Leads laboratory operations across their designated facilities to assure performance excellence, new method  identification and implementation, standardization, and ongoing accreditations. 

● Prepares the organization for heightened regulatory expectations by developing enhanced quality and food  safety programs across the supply chain. 

● Identifies areas of opportunity or concern related to Food Safety and Quality and develops appropriate  solutions to address those concerns. 

● Leverages continuous improvement tools and industry best practices to improve quality and food safety  processes. 

● Represents the Food Safety and Quality function to all business teams and serves as a conduit for information.  Improves visibility to food safety and quality performance across the organization. 

● Transforms data into meaningful and actionable information by developing new metrics and defined activities  that will drive improvement. 

● Interacts effectively at all levels of the organization, influences key stakeholders, and constructively manages possible conflict. 

● Provides support to the Customer Service and Sales teams in support of customer concerns and technical  inquiries. 

● Provides facility, equipment, and personnel practice inspection services on a routine basis to identify and  correct potential hazards related to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. 

Lead for all Food Safety and Quality - Regulatory, Third-Party and Customer Audits 

● Takes the lead for regulatory, third-party and customer audits for food safety and quality ● Oversees all non-conformance corrective actions and evaluated effectiveness 

● Ensures an Inspection Response protocol is in place in case an audit takes place when not on Site. 

Manage Production and Facilities Sanitation 

● Works closely with Production Mangers to build out expectations and determine division of overall sanitation  responsibilities. 

● Maintains proper Sanitation team staffing levels and team member performance evaluations. ● Audits sanitation standards and maintains daily documentation for food safety. Reports any deviations. ● Develops action plans to sanitation or out of compliance issues. Co-leads the corrective action plan with  Production Managers. Ensures and records all corrective actions that must be taken. 

Lead Food Safety Initiatives for all New Products, Processes, and Flavors 

● Performs ingredient risk assessments and establishes process controls. 

● Develops and maintains the supplier approval process. 

● Oversees new product and process trials, collaborating with the R&D team. 

● Works with software to create nutritional content for Shop menu boards and product packaging.

● Reviews and approves all labels for ingredient and allergen requirements. 

● Review marketing materials and content as needed. 

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

● Demonstrated knowledge of QA practices and processes in a food manufacturing environment ● Ability to exercise sound judgment, strong decision making and problem resolution skills ● Ability to identify and handle priority and/or sensitive issues with discretion and a commitment to  confidentiality 

● Demonstrated consulting skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills 

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 

● Bachelors' degree in technical or scientific field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and  experience. 

● Minimum 8 years’ experience in food safety, technical management, or quality management in a food  business. 

● Supervisory experience. 

● Proven organizational and project management skills. 

Language Skills  

Strong communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and  maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to  speak effectively and kindly before groups of customers or employees of the Salt and Straw 

Computer Skills 

Basic understanding of computers, on-line employee training programs, computerized maintenance programs and  spreadsheets. Experience with Excel, Word or Google Sheets and Docs. 

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 essential functions. 

● Floor surfaces vary from hard tiled floor or concrete to carpet. 

● Ability to tolerate a high-level work pace that is typical for a retail food industry. 

● The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

● Can handle extreme temperatures, cold refrigeration, and freezers.

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Quality Assurance Manager - Cheesecake Factory

4/16/2021

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Quality Assurance Manager
  • 6792 Corporation Parkway, Battleboro, North Carolina, US, 27809
  • Bakery Administration
  • 4696
  • The Cheesecake Factory
Job DescriptionOverview
 You may know us for our delicious cheesecakes…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 8 years in a row! What you may not know is at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, our staff members are our highest quality ingredient. 


Reporting to the VP, Food safety and Quality Assurance, you will work with a staff of approximately 14 team members and will be in a hands-on key leadership position overseeing the Quality Assurance/Quality Control functions for a three shift, five to six-day, 120,000 square foot manufacturing operation. The Quality Assurance Manager is the host and over sees all plant external and internal audits (e.g. SQF, Gluten Free, USDA PEEPEV, Halal, Kosher, State, Federal, select customer and TCFBI Compliance audits). 


In addition, this position manages the department budget and related spending, trains team members and participates in continuous improvement with strong collaboration lines to the Plant Manager and Operations Leader for a bakery with more than 700 total staff members that create delicious cheesecakes and
memorable experiences.


You’ll thrive in this position if you are: 
  • An Experienced People Manager: you’re at home managing and elevating a team. You lead by example and enable your staff to realize their potential.
  • Exhaustively meticulous: you have an unrelenting attention to detail leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait.
  • Adaptable: you’re at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to effortlessly change direction when priorities shift, learning to perform new tasks as required for business needs and willing to work various shifts and extended hours if necessary.
  • Improvement Focused: you never turn off the thought “how can I do this better or faster?".

Responsibilities
 Here’s more of what you’ll get to do
  • Manage the quality and food safety programs.
  • Manage the department budget.
  • Manage and schedule Quality Assurance staff in support of the production schedule.
  • Manage in house Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) assessed laboratory.
  • Participate in continuous improvement actions/initiatives.

Qualifications
 What we require:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance, bakery plant preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Manager.
  • Experience with Formal food safety training.
  • Experience with Internal and external manufacturing food and safety audits.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good collaboration skills.
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or related scientific field.
What we prefer:
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Training in Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCFHF).

About the Company
 Recognized as one of the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®”, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated currently owns and operates 295 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is headquartered in beautiful Calabasas Hills, California with more than 600 staff members working in our manufacturing facilities in Calabasas Hills, CA and Rocky Mount, NC. We create the delicious desserts on the menu at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants and offer The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and The Cheesecake Factory Bakery at Home branded cheesecakes and desserts in retail and food service outlets nationwide. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.
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Job Title: Sample Lab Technician

3/30/2021

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Job Title: Sample Lab Technician
Position Location: Salem, OR
Business Unit: Kerr Concentrates
 
Primary Function
The Sample Lab Technician is responsible for managing sample requests from Salesforce (SFDC). Samples requests must be processed, shipped, and archived in a timely fashion (5-7 business days). At times, the Sample Lab Technician may need to prioritize samples based on importance, in these instances the Sample Lab Technician should coordinate with the Technical Service Manager. In addition to administrating samples, the Sample Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining an inventory of samples and sample lab supplies.
 
Key Deliverables
  • Prepare samples for shipping to customers and external laboratories including frequent, high priority co-ship and pre-ship samples.  Sample requests are submitted through Salesforce, email, and phone calls.
  • Ensure proper labeling, packaging and shipping procedures are followed to meet customer and carrier requirements. Provide guidance to other departments as needed.
  • Maintain files of shipped samples. These files include packing slips, tracking forms, CoAs, and similar product documents.
  • Enter and maintain customer requirements for samples in Salesforce.
  • Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Sample drums and pails that are stored in the production facility. Follow all safety and quality procedures when working in the plant and lab environments.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area in the sample lab, walk-in freezer, warehouse, and sample rack in Kerr cooler.
  • Supply product documentation (e.g. CoA, specification sheet, nutritional data sheet, etc.) with sample shipments.
  • Maintain samples in inventory storage by replenishing low samples, removing excess samples, keeping samples organized, and providing feedback when excess samples are collected.
  • Provide positive customer experience for all internal and external customers related to sample requests inquiries.
  • Communicate with the Sales, Customer Service, Production, R&D, and Shipping departments to ensure all sample requests are completed on time.
  • Delegate and supervise trainee support personnel as appropriate.
  • Assist Technical Service and R&D with ad hoc requests as needed.
  • Under the supervision of the Technical Service Manager create and maintain Sample Lab SOPs.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:
  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). 1-year related experience and/or training is a plus.
  • Effective in a high pace environment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Effectively present in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Possess or have the ability to obtain a forklift certification.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking and shifting priorities.
  • Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with all levels of the organizations and external customers.
  • Mid-level computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Salesforce experience a plus.
Desired behavior, personal attributes, (Success Drivers and Competencies):
  • Push to continually drive personal and organizational results, take educated risks on business opportunities and benchmark external best practices to outperform the competition.
  • Create a talent culture founded on a strong conviction that superior talent delivers superior results; scout to find the best people, drive performance, coach openly, and build strong teams globally.
  • Regularly identify areas that can be improved and constructively propose new solutions that increase value and improve business performance; as well as explore multiple possibilities for taking on challenges, think “out of the box” to figure out best solution.
  • Actively seek to improve knowledge of our customers, their markets and business to ensure plan delivery.
  • Challenge the status quo and promote bold thinking in order to bring value.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
 
 
Working Schedule: Monday – Friday (7 am – 3:30 pm)
Full Benefits
Work Environment: Laboratory and Industry Food Processing Facility
 
 
Interested parties can apply at the following link:
 
https://ingredion.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IngredionCareers/job/Salem-OR/Sample-Lab-Technician_Req-14630
 

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