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Quality Assurance Analyst

Savor Street Foods

Location: Reading, PA 19605
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: April 11, 2024
Quality Assurance Analyst
Savor Street Foods
51 Spring Valley Rd, Reading, PA 19605
Full-time
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Job type • Full-time
Shift and schedule • Monday to Friday
 
Location 51 Spring Valley Rd, Reading, PA 19605
 
Benefits
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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
 
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Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Our Savor Street Foods Family!
Are you ready to embark on a flavorful journey at work with Savor Street? We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team and assist in the management of our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Program. If you're passionate about food safety, quality, and innovation, this could be the perfect role for you!
Reports to: Sr. Director of Customer Service & Logistics, SQF Practitioner
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
• Join our team at Savor Street Foods, Inc. as an integral part of our Quality Assurance Program. You'll play a key role in ensuring the safety and quality of our products, including maintaining certifications such as SQF Food Safety, Gluten Free, Organic, and Kosher.
• Help uphold the requirements for GFSI and FSMA, conducting internal audits to ensure compliance and continuously improve our processes.
• Work closely with our product development and research teams to monitor and adjust processes and ingredients as needed.
• Participate in inspections by customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring that our facilities meet the highest standards.
• Support our bakers and monitors in maintaining product specifications, ensuring that every item meets our quality standards.
• Conduct routine analysis of finished products, packaging checks, and breakage tests to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain accurate records, including QC Daily Sheets, and assist with sample preparation for microbiological and environmental testing.
• Perform equipment calibration, chemical titrations, and ATP swabbing to verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Conduct gluten and allergen testing for equipment and products as required, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions.
• Manage raw material testing and maintain databases of nutritional labels and analysis files.
• Coordinate the retained samples program and ensure cleanliness and orderliness in the lab.
• Flexible core hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology preferred, or 3+ years of experience in a food safety role. Knowledge or experience with SQF and FSMA compliance is advantageous.
• Experience in food technology is a plus.
• We value professionalism, responsibility, and a customer service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively as part of a team, while also being proactive and independent.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with computer competency.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizing, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
Experience level:
• 1 year
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
• Reading, PA 19605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
 
Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Our Savor Street Foods Family!
Are you ready to embark on a flavorful journey at work with Savor Street? We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team and assist in the management of our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Program. If you're passionate about food safety, quality, and innovation, this could be the perfect role for you!
Reports to: Sr. Director of Customer Service & Logistics, SQF Practitioner
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
• Join our team at Savor Street Foods, Inc. as an integral part of our Quality Assurance Program. You'll play a key role in ensuring the safety and quality of our products, including maintaining certifications such as SQF Food Safety, Gluten Free, Organic, and Kosher.
• Help uphold the requirements for GFSI and FSMA, conducting internal audits to ensure compliance and continuously improve our processes.
• Work closely with our product development and research teams to monitor and adjust processes and ingredients as needed.
• Participate in inspections by customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring that our facilities meet the highest standards.
• Support our bakers and monitors in maintaining product specifications, ensuring that every item meets our quality standards.
• Conduct routine analysis of finished products, packaging checks, and breakage tests to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain accurate records, including QC Daily Sheets, and assist with sample preparation for microbiological and environmental testing.
• Perform equipment calibration, chemical titrations, and ATP swabbing to verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Conduct gluten and allergen testing for equipment and products as required, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions.
• Manage raw material testing and maintain databases of nutritional labels and analysis files.
• Coordinate the retained samples program and ensure cleanliness and orderliness in the lab.
• Flexible core hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology preferred, or 3+ years of experience in a food safety role. Knowledge or experience with SQF and FSMA compliance is advantageous.
• Experience in food technology is a plus.
• We value professionalism, responsibility, and a customer service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively as part of a team, while also being proactive and independent.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with computer competency.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizing, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
Experience level:
• 1 year
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
• Reading, PA 19605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person