Line Inspector-Brooklyn

This position has direct responsibility to ensure that all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement. Line Inspector ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Continuously enforce and verify food safety and sanitation policies throughout the plant Listeria testing Instrument calibrations Monthly glass, brittle, and plastic inspection Bi-weekly food safety observation Retained samples collection Raw material sampling Team member training on various policies and procedures including GMPs, SOPs and HACCP In line product weight and temperature verification Translate company policies and procedures Receiving/Shipping observation GMP audits Allergen testing Product evaluation Per-operational inspection daily Documentation verification, review and filing PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Position sometimes requires extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-state travel. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas Standing most of the work day is required Work requires movement in and out of store rooms, near heavy machinery and freezers The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change. Requirements Education: High School Graduate Certifications: HACCP certification - Preferred Servsafe certification - Preferred PCQI - Preferred Willing to achieve certifications after hire Computer Skills: Proficient with all computer applications in order to perform the job Preferred Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: Minimum 2 years' experience as a QA technician, preferably in a USDA inspected facility Must be able to speak, read and write English Experience with enforcing a HACCP Program Experience with basic lab procedure Good verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge of Spanish a plus Must be Organized and attentive to details Must be Self-motivated, have a strong sense of urgency and a bias for action Must be flexible in challenging and complex work environment while firmly maintaining compliance and upholding standards Work Schedule Sunday-Thursday Hours subject to change Salary Target $17.50/hour EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr