Quality Control Technician

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Technician I, FSQA-Bakery is a contributing member of the team-oriented FSQA process, including responsibility for protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing, and completing required documentation to meet J&J Snacks Foods requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Technician I, FSQA-Bakery conducts food safety and quality assurance procedures to ensure J&J Snacks Foods is in compliance with expectations for food safety and quality. Understanding of and demonstrates J&J Snack Foods core values and acts with integrity, takes ownership in their work, proactively identifies the needs of our customers, generates creative and new ideas, and promotes an environment where our people and foods are safe. Understanding of the Food Safety and Quality Objectives and Global Food Safety and Quality Policy. Verifies all applicable J&J Snacks Foods expectations are met. Ensure that our foods meet J&J Snacks Foods standards and specifications. Participate in Pre-operational inspections with a cross-functional team. Physical bakery inspections, such as GMP and Hygiene, Food Safety, Foreign material, etc. Understanding and identification of non-conforming raw materials, semi-finished and finished foods. Communicate any human, food, or equipment safety concerns to Supervision immediately. Support the Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls Food Safety Team in the participation of an effective Food Safety plan focused on the elimination of biological, chemical, physical, and economically motivated hazards from our foods. Conduct sampling, testing, and documentation of the J&J Snacks Foods procedures and records. Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Trained in and verification of Net Weight Policy and MAV limits. Verification of lot traceability, how packaging and raw ingredients are coded, coding of finished foods, and recipe verification against the manufacturing specification. Verification and understanding of Document Control and Record Completion Procedures. Verification and understanding of J&J Snacks Foods (i.e., GMP, Hygiene and Personnel Practices Program, Allergen Control and Preventive Control Program, Non- conformance Program). Performs other duties as assigned or required. COMPETENCIES: Effective work ethic Ability to operate scales, metal detection and imaging devices (if applicable), ovens and other instrumentation and measuring devices. Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level Required High School Diploma Reading, Writing and Math Skills Proficient computer skills including experience MS Outlook & Excel Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and must also effectively manage and execute changes. Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team. Effective communication, writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Preferred Some college science courses or experience in the food industry. 1-2 years related experience. TRAVEL