Job Description

Job Description

Seasonal QA Specialist

Kraft Heinz Company

Escalon, CA

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Seasonal QA Specialist to work in our tomato paste, pizza sauce, salsa, peeled pear canned tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, and tomato sauce production area in Escalon, CA. Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the person selected for this position will be expected to become familiar with all aspects of Quality Assurance and provide cross-functional support to their assigned business unit. The Quality Specialist must work closely with the other members of the quality team and provide support to the cross functional departments. The Specialist will be required to continually contribute to the improvement of quality processes. The specialist will be expected to audit all plant quality systems, plant conditions, housekeeping, manufacturing/sanitation procedures, and outside warehouses. Position will be selected by an interview process.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

Starting Pay $23.00/hour

Five California Sick Paid Leave Days

Union facility-this is a NON-UNION POSITION

Work Schedule:

Monday-Sunday during the months of July- October

First shift (6AM-2PM), second shift (2PM-10PM), and third shift (10PM-6AM).

Specialist work schedule TBD

Overtime may be available based on business need

Plant & Community Overview:

Community Overview:

Escalon is located in California’s Central Valley with a population of 7,558.

Escalon has a large agricultural industry which is based on the fertile farmland surrounding the city.

The Escalon story began in the 1940’s by Cristoforo and Emma Colombo.

Each season, our tomato crop begins with seed varieties that have been carefully cultivated by our research team to provide the best balance of flavor, aroma, and color. Many of the growers who plant these seeds were handpicked by Cristoforo Colombo more than 50 years ago.

https://www.escalon.net/

Plant Overview:

• Formerly Escalon Premiere Brands
• Over 600 employees during fresh pack season
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
• Union Plant
• What we produce:
  • Concentrated crushed tomatoes
  • Classic Italian pizza sauce
  • Marinara sauce

Job Overview:

Are your ready to join a fast-paced work environment with a team dedicated to producing high quality tomatoes found in more than 30 different food service products consumed all around the world?

As a QA Specialist you’ll see first-hand how our tomatoes go from farm to table. You’ll be a front of the line employee who will contribute to our continuous growth.

Responsibilities & Duties:

May include, but isn’t limited to:

• Provide assistance in establishing and monitoring process controls to assure product safety and quality
• Align facility’s standards and practices to achieve high level of manufacturing compliance
• Comply with all Kraft Foods GMP policies.
• Audits quality systems for compliance, including Critical Control Points, Manufacturing Procedures, weight control, batch sheets, and HACCP plans.
• Independently provides shift Quality support and troubleshoots issues. Performs investigations (such as: Consumer Complaints, Extraneous, Overhead Leak, etc.).
• Investigate non-conformance utilizing problem solving techniques
• Assist in Quality Risk Management Process, FSSC22000 certification, and other third party audits
• Performs hold and release for non-conforming finished product and raw materials. Includes: placing product on hold in SAP and Matrix.
• Perform internal quality audits in the facility and implement corrective actions based on audit results
• Responsible for continuous learning and education.
• Understands business unit formulation to assist in implementation of new/changed formulas, including, but not limited to, updating formula spread sheets, batch sheets, related work instructions, processing programs (such as: RS Batch) , and the Quality formula database. (Computer knowledge is a must, excel and access)
• Trend nonconformities to determine root cause and drive preventive measures to avoid re-occurrences
• Assist Quality Supervisor and Manager in aligning processes and employee performances
• Develop, review, and update standard operating procedures
• Support QA Manager in QA department projects
• Support other department managers in audit projects and corrective actions
• Conduct QA trainings
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma with up to 5 years of in food safety and quality Or Bachelor Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Agriculture, or Manufacturing with 1 to 3 years in food safety and quality

· Experience in the following programs:

o HACCP, ISO22000, and GMP

o Process Control / Problem Solving

o Quality Auditing

o QA analytical instruments

· Experience in data analysis, technical writing in routines and training

· Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and statistical tools

· Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.