Company description

Job description

Doux South is offering an immediate opportunity for the right person to play a critical role in our rapidly growing company.  This is a part-time position for approximately 20 hours per week. 

As a producer of exceptional pickled vegetables for a discerning customer base, Doux South makes quality and food safety our #1 priority. We need an individual with experience in quality assurance, food safety, and product development in a manufacturing environment.  They must thrive in the hectic and challenging atmosphere of a start-up.  There will considerable opportunities for personal growth and new challenges.  oining a rapidly growing small company means your efforts and contributions will have an visible impact.

Qualifications

HACCP and PCQI certification is required.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline and 1-4 years’ experience in food production or product development is preferred. Candidate must have the ability to understand and execute a variety of company procedures, policies, and must be a multi-task oriented. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, follow and give directions and make decisions based quality standards.

Responsibilities

Position the company to meet SQF standards on a continuous basis and maintain our SQF Level 2 certification.  Ensure that all products are produced according to the established process specifications and quality standards while maintaining peak performance and efficiency levels. Ensure all specifications are met for labeling and packing products required for shipment. Sample and test incoming ingredients and packaging materials for compliance against physical, chemical and microbiological specifications. Support training for new products, equipment and policies as they are implemented. Assure that reporting of all data including the quantity of product produced, raw material lot numbers, process control point results, finished package weights, are collected, analyzed, and reported in a timely and accurate manner. Conduct training and audits for employee practices and GMP compliance. Manage area of responsibility to maintain regulatory, customer and third party audit requirements.

Prepare for and pass SQF Level 2 Audits

Maintain all QA and Food Safety documents necessary for SQF certification

Manage development of new products from recipe to production

Manage and update our HACCP as necessary

Review and approve all completed production documents

Receive and approve incoming ingredients

Approve outgoing food service shipments

Maintain retain log and inventory

Conduct weekly GMP audits

Conduct bi-annual internal audits

Plan and conduct ongoing training of production staff and record results

Conduct mock recalls and tracing

Conduct environmental testing

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

November 02, 2024