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JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT

The Food Safety and Quality Technician will be accountable for food safety and quality inspection process within a specified range. In this role, you will conduct tests and inspections following internal and external procedures in environment health and safety and food safety.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct routine inspections following the compliance program.
• Identify and analyze deviations to avoid environmental impact and potential risk to the businesses, report the serious one to higher level staff for guidance.
• Follow company environment and health and safety policies and procedures, identify instances of risky behaviors in the workplace and take appropriate action and escalate serious issues as appropriate.
• Attend audits, prepare required documents and ensure all documentation is completed, current and verified to support production management decisions.
• Handle basic clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

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QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED

• Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong computer program professional knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Experienced in manufacturing as Line Inspectors or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation and manufacturing practices in the assessment of plant hygiene program.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

• This position is posted both internally and externally
• Position is based in Emporia, Kansas
• Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this role