Job Title: Food Safety Quality Control Technician
Pay: $23 - $25/hr
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 4:30am-12:30pm - 8+ hours/day with possible day off
during the week.
Start Date: Immediate openings!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Finished Product Inspections (Groundfish & Lobster): Inspect and verify all seafood products for: Proper identification, coding, and labeling Absence of contamination or adulteration Adherence to quality, cut, trim, and weight standards Proper packaging size, type, and net/glaze weights Temperature checks for cooked lobster products Correct butchering, washing, grading, and handling procedures Raw Material Specifications including: Whole Fish, Live Lobster, Ingredients, Packaging
Understand and monitor:
HACCP Plans, GMPs, and Prerequisite Programs Plant layout and hygiene zones (High Risk/Low Risk) Sanitation systems (Hand dips, boot dips, utensil dips, chlorinated water) Microbiological sampling/testing protocols Chemical and ingredient use compliance Pre-operational and operational sanitation inspections Daily sanitation audits (as relief for QA Manager) Identify and segregate nonconforming product Implement hold/tag procedures Conduct re-inspections, reworks, and support Positive Product Release or disposal decisions Monitor product traceability from raw material to finished goods Ensure proper coding on all packaging and product forms Maintain accurate and legible QA records and inspection forms Report deviations and recommend corrective actions or improvements Recommend process improvements for quality and efficiency Assist QA Manager in product and process development Maintain clean and organized inspection areas Perform other duties as assigned  
Position Requirements:

Skills & Knowledge:
Basic math and English skills Ability to identify labels, read scales, and complete QA records Strong attention to detail with sensory abilities (taste, smell, feel) Ability to distinguish colors for inspection and coding Physical Requirements: Moderate physical activity in cold, wet conditions Requires strength, agility, stamina, and speed to lift, push, and pull moderate loads
Work Environment:
This role is performed in a production environment that involves exposure to cold, wet, and noisy conditions. Proper PPE and safety training are provided and required.
 

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