Job Description

**Essential Functions

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• Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.

• Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.

• Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.

• Collect in-process and finished product samples.

• Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure it meets specifications.

• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.

• Follow protocols for documenting testing results.

• Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.

• Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.

• Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.

• Review food safety and quality records.

• Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)

• Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

**Qualifications

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• Minimum Qualifications:

  • 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

  • 0 Years – Experience in Position

  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Must read, write and communicate in English.

• Must be able to work 12 hour shift (days or nights) on a rotating schedule

• Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

  • 2 Years – Experience working in Position

  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

**Competencies

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This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner

  • Makes safety the number one priority

  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately

  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals

  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly

  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively

  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

• InnovACT

  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products

  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances

  • Increases performance through greater efficiency

• Find a Way

  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts

  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions

  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

• Empowered to be Great

  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities

  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across

  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

**Education

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• Minimum Required:

  • High School Diploma

• Preferred:

  • Associate's Degree

**Certification/License:

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• Required: N/A

• Preferred: HACCP

**Foreign Language

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• Required: Full Professional Proficiency

• Preferred: None Required

You should be proficient in:

• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Quality Control Data Analysis