Quality Control Specialist LiDestri Foods has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands. This position is responsible for monitoring the food safety and quality of products and services to ensure they meet all customer and regulatory standards by utilizing quality tools and systems & Responsibilities: Performs all required product and batch inspection responsibilities. Maintain work areas and equipment within GMP and GLP standards Place non-conforming raw materials, packaging, and finished products on hold as required. Perform required analytical and microbiological testing as defined by Food Safety and Quality systems Verify product codes and chart recorders. Perform microbiological activities including but not limited to ATP swabs, culture swabs, plating, BacT/Alert3D and 3M film plating. (As required by facility) Monitor thermal process checks including pasteurizer temps and packaging sterilization processes. Participate in GMP, GLP, Food Safety, Food Quality programs Ensure measurement accuracy by keeping lab equipment in calibration and in operating order through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Verify product codes and chart recorders; Perform analytical testing on product, water, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, etc. Analyze, interpret and utilize statistical process control data to make informed decisions Perform 24-hour sensory evaluation of products in the lab. Participate in internal inspections and audits. Maintain accurate paperwork and records to meet all government and company requirements, physical and electronic. Communicate quality, food safety and compliance concerns immediately for prompt resolution. Communicate quality results and collaborate with cross functional departments to resolve issues timely. Collect samples (retention, customer) Organize and maintain the sample storage and retain area. Required Education, Skills & Experience: High School Diploma or GED; Ability to wear personal protective equipment (bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net (if applicable), Kevlar gloves, safety glasses and leather skid resistant work shoes/boots); Ability to apply intermediate computer and communication skills, math functions, and reasoning; Ability to use tools/gauges (refractometer, salt titrator, acid titrator, PH meter, color meter, moisture meter, consitometer); Self-motivated, ability to work independently; Previous experience in quality control, preferred.
Working Conditions: Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:
- Long periods of standing/moving, working around moving mechanical parts/conveyors
- Loud environment, hot/cold, wet/dry conditions
- Lifting/carrying
