Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift)

WE’RE HIRING AND OFFERING A $1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM! We are a family-owned company that is looking for you to play a key role in providing services and fresh food solutions for the foodservice and retail industries. Sandridge needs your passion and skill to deliver on our promise to always provide great tasting fresh food with consistent hand-made quality that enhances the reputation of our customers   Join our team of food innovators and technicians to produce fresh, delicious food that will make it to tables across the country. Take pride in knowing that your hard work makes a difference in the lives of our customers and consumers.

Purpose 

This position provides monitoring and guidance for food regulatory, food safety and quality assurance initiatives while reinforcing the Sandridge Core Values.  The Quality Assurance Technician works under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager to support the Company’s standards for product quality and integrity.

Responsibilities 

• The hours for this position are 8:00pm-4:30am.
• Provide guidance for specific USDA/FSIS & FDA Regulations applicable to the production of Ready-to-Eat Fresh Salads and Entrées (HACCP, SSOP, Net Weights, & Pre-requisite Programs).
• Perform daily pre-operational facility and equipment sanitation inspections.
• Implement quality assurance techniques and programs that assure finished product 100% First Time Quality (i.e. raw material and finished product organoleptic testing, process control audits and laboratory analytical testing – titratable acidity, pH and moisture evaluations).
• Periodic interaction with the on-site Regulatory USDA/FSIS Inspectors.
• Review for accuracy and completeness daily documents generated during the production processes and procedures.
• Provide food safety and quality assurance guidance and support for all external multi-functional departments.
• Fosters continuous improvement efforts.
• Must be willing to work different shifts from week to week in support of co-workers scheduled vacations and leave of absences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Associates Degree or greater with concentration in Culinary Arts, Food Nutrition, Food Science, or Microbiology preferred.
• HACCP Certificate – supported by the International Alliance (USDA Products) preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a food service or food manufacturing facility preferred.

Sandridge Foods is located in Medina, Ohio and is a great place to work because we sincerely care about every employee, both personally and professionally. We strive to balance the demands of work and home for our employees.