Food QC Specialist

Pay Range: $66,500-$75,000/year Job Title: Food QC Specialist Reports to: Commissary Manager Status: Full Time, Salary- Exempt The Food QC Specialist primary responsibilities will include raw material and packaging inspections, monitoring of In-process inspection procedures and finished goods documentation review. Responsibilities will also include maintaining logs and data records associated with job function (e.g. non-conforming materials, corrective action log, hold logs, net content files, etc.) plus ongoing food sampling submissions to offsite laboratory test facilities. Supports the compliance to SQF (Safe Quality Foods) requirements while supporting continuous improvement for Quality metrics/KPI’s in the area of responsibility. This role has direct communication with all levels of operations management and corporate supervisors including but not limited to; audits, product cuttings, complaints, new products and specification changes. This position is the key contact for regulatory personnel for day to day business. Responsibilities : Operations / Facility Support Supports investigations on improvement projects (e.g. holds, consumer complaints), helps to identify root causes, and helps to identify corrective actions and monitors for effectiveness Execute required tests on incoming ingredients and packaging according to QMS (Quality Monitoring Scheme) Perform verification on finished goods documentation to ensure that each finished goods lot meets product/process release criteria including coordinating third party auditing. Support training for line operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely as stated in QMS Retain finished good samples and hold "out of specification" material. Communicate to Commissary Management and other Team Members Utilize net contents software/hardware to obtain net content information to release finished goods as well as assist operators with the use of net contents equipment Calibrate testing equipment such as pH meter, moisture analyzers, scales, etc. according to specifications Support execution of GMP’s throughout the facility and ensure personnel follow safety rules and procedures Results recording for net contents, sensory, HACCP and Procedures Assist in Document Control System Support management of Change process Conducts daily routine sample analyses using lab techniques and other instrumentation following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Organizes laboratory records and files, summarizes data, and prepares and interprets reports used by management. Ensures compliance to procedures and work instructions Supports facility activities to ensure that a high quality of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene standards are maintained and improved in facility and other analytical areas Responsible for daily/weekly reading, release/holds, swabbing, calibration, sample collection, sample preparations, etc. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field preferred or equivalent experience 5-7 years previous manufacturing QA/QC and/or laboratory experience in food industry Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Good verbal and written communications skills Strong attention to detail Must be able to handle multiple assignments Must be precise and accurate, well organized worker Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment Good mathematical (basic statistical skills highly desirable), problem-solving and analytical skills Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.) and mainframe system with custom applications preferred Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus HACCP certified Preferred Qualifications: Basic SQF training preferred VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS NOTICE TO JOB APPLICANTS (1/1/2023) California Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”)/California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) This notice explains to you, pursuant to the California Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”)/California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), how Vallarta Supermarkets, and related entities, (the Company), may collect your information in relation to your application for potential employment with the Company. A. Personal Information For purposes of this notice, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular California resident or household, or as otherwise defined under the CCPA/CPRA, including consumers, employees, and job applicants. “Personal Information” does not include certain information, including publicly available information lawfully made available from government records, deidentified or aggregate information, or other information excepted under the CCPA/CPRA. B. Information We Collect about Applicants We need you to provide certain information in order for you to complete your application for employment with the Company. The following provides the categories of Personal Information we may collect about applicants as part of the application process, and/or our employees if ultimately hired. 1. Personal Identifiers. We may collect your name, driver’s license or state identification card number, passport number or other government identification number (including U.S. work authorization number), Social Security information, residence/postal address, email address(es), phone number(s), and other contact information during the application and recruitment process. We may collect your emergency contact information as well. If you are hired, we may collect additional personal identifiers about you to facilitate the employment relationship. 2. Characteristics of Protected Classifications under California or Federal law. We may collect your age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, and marital status. 3. Biometric Information. We may collect your fingerprints to facilitate the employment relationship, if you are hired, and required as part of the hiring/employment process. 4. Professional or Employment-Related Information. Depending on your role/duties with the Company, we may collect information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and credit history as part of our employment background check. We also collect information regarding your professional and employment history and other qualifications you provide in your employment application, including references, skills/abilities, employment goals and expectations, and other related information (if you choose to provide them). 5. Education Information. We collect information regarding your professional and education history to the extent provided in your resume/application. Rev 2023 0101 California Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”)/California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) 6. Thermal or other Health-Related Information. If you apply in-person or come to our worksite(s) as part of the application process, we may need to take your temperature or other similar information as part of our health protection policies. However, this information is not retained, and will only be obtained if required by law. 7. Additional Information. We may gather information about your potential employment with the Company, such as the company location/facility to which you are assigned, position and description of duties, fulltime and part-time status, pay rate, as well as descriptions about your job performance and skills. C. Purposes for Collection of Your Personal Information We use the above categories of personal information for the following business purpose(s): 1. To make recruitment and employment decisions, including assessing your application and qualifications for employment with us. 2. To conduct and verify background checks (where applicable). 3. If hired, to facilitate onboarding, payroll, benefit, and leave of absence administration 4. For security purposes. 5. To obtain and/or maintain insurance policies and coverage. 6. To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 7. To manage workers’ compensation claims and conduct workplace investigations. D. Third-Party Collection of Personal Information The Company may use third-party vendors, such as Alliance Background, to facilitate the application process for applicants. In this process, these third parties may collect an applicant’s personal information and provide it to us for employment decisions. E. Additional CCPA/CPRA Disclosures At this time, the CCPA/CPRA does not afford applicants or employees the right to make requests regarding their Personal Information as it relates to the application and/or employment relationship. This does not affect other rights you may have under other laws. Further, nothing in this notice restricts the Company’s rights or ability to: 1. Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 2. Meet any other legal obligation, including complying with lawful inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, court orders, or other requirements of applicable lawful authorities. 3. Exercise its legal rights and defend claims. 4. Report potentially unlawful activity to appropriate law enforcement and cooperate in any resulting investigation. 5. Detect and respond to unauthorized activity and security incidents. 6. Protect against and report potential illegal activity and/or fraud; or 7. Provide information to our service providers in relation to the above listed purposes, or transfer information as part of a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of some or all of our business to another party.