Maintenance Technician

Description :

The food safety and quality technician is responsible for monitoring the manufacturing and packaging of food products to ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are adhered to and that finished products meet all specifications.

It is the responsibility of all Schwartz Brothers Bakery team members to report any potential food safety and / or quality issues to their supervisor immediately Monitors production of food, including ingredient, lot code, and process verificationsMeasures product parameters such as weight, packaging, sensory data, and identity preservation (Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, allergen, etc.) to ensure specifications are being metInitiates and releases product / equipment holds for non-conformances or pending micro analysisRecords product data in the Product Grading Spreadsheet. Notifies Bakery FSQ team when product is out of specificationInspects all areas of the plant daily for equipment, storage, sanitation, maintenance, and GMP issues. Resolves issues in a timely mannerMonitors HACCP pre-requisite program compliance to ensure all processing practices comply with regulatory requirements and program specificationsEnforces current Good Manufacturing Practices and alerts FSQ Supervisor to ongoing GMP issues.Verifies daily HACCP records, daily supervisor checks, pre-ops, oven time and temperature logs, Allergen Cleaning Forms, and sanitizer dilution monitoringPerforms daily (REB) or weekly (SBB) calibration verification for scales and thermometers. Record data on the Scale Weight Calibration Record and the Ice Bath Thermometer Verification ChecksheetPerforms monthly validation of metal detectionMonitors pest control traps on weeks with no scheduled PCO inspection. Records pest sightings in PCO Pest Sighting LogSubmits work orders for FSQ related maintenance issuesProvides a daily FSQ summary to FSQ Supervisor and FSQ Manager via end of day emailed reportStart time : 3 : 00-4 : 00 pmEnd time : 1 : 00 am- 2 : 00 am

Requirements :

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Previous experience in food safety or quality control preferred. Will train the right candidateHACCP certification is a plus, but not requiredMust obtain Washington State Food Handlers Card within 15 days of start.Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, power point and Outlook Flexible work schedule

ability to work nights and weekends when needed. Multilingual is preferredBENEFITS : Discounted meals at Daniels BroilerPaid Time Off begins at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for new hires 401(k) with company matchHealth, dental, vision insuranceVoluntary benefits such as LTD, commuting benefitsFlexible schedulingLength of service bonusesTeam member referral programOpportunity for growth and development- we promote from within!Free Employee Assistance Program with access to personal and financial resources, emotional support, and legal guidanceOpportunities to give back through organized volunteer events with Food LifelineWage Range : $22.00 - $25.00 / hour, DOECompensation details : 22-25 Hourly WagePIca1c25cbb4de-31181-33659852