Quality Technician-Commissary

Commissary

2323 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055

JOB BRIEF

The Quality Technician ensures compliance with the regulations and guidelines related to the quality and safety of all food products from the Fiesta Bakery Plant.

JOB DUTIES

Perform audits of Good Manufacturing Practices for plant personnel and follow up on the opportunity areas found

Verify and ensure compliance with the internal specifications of the products

Release of finished product

Monitor and evaluate visually the efficiency of cleaning procedures for equipment, utensils and work areas

Prepare Quality reports when required, of the different activities carried out

Detection of opportunities for improvement in the process areas

Verify and validate the procedures in the lines

Monitoring of production lines

Inform and verify the timely correction of the deviations detected in the production process

Verify the proper handling of allergens in the different stages of the production process

Archive the generated Quality documentation

Perform required finished product testing and the effective completion of documentation and data entry.

Conduct Food Safety Inspections

Conduct GMP and SSOP inspections daily

Responsible for completing required quality documentation accurately

Understanding of GFSI

Other duties with similar skill, work conditions, and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.

Two to three years of experience in a similar role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Teamwork

Communication Skills – verbal and written

COMPETENCIES

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally- Carrying up to 10lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25lbs, lifting up to 10lbs., climbing up to 6 foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and smelling.

• Frequently- Standing on tile/concrete, walking on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, hearing and smelling.

• Continuously- Sitting, manual dexterity, talking, seeing, and hearing.

Safety Risk Factors:

Occasionally-Loud noise, cluttered floor surface, contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure (see Material Safety Data Sheets), nuisance dust, fumes, sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.

Frequently-Twisting of back and neck, slippery floor surface, and contact with sharp objects.

Other:

Working environment involves inside store location with controlled temperatures and protection from weather conditions