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Amy's Kitchen · 20 hours ago

Pre-Op Technician

Pocatello, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Amy's Kitchen is a company focused on food safety and quality, and they are seeking a Pre-Op Technician to conduct inspections and monitor equipment. The role involves performing sampling, maintaining records, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Consumer GoodsFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-operational visual inspections of equipment and areas

Perform Indicator, Microbiological and Allergen sampling of equipment

Maintenance of documents and records (QC records, testing and results records, equipment monitoring, verification/validation records)

Immediately reports out-of-spec results and operating conditions to the responsible department

Identify differences from expectations/standards and communicates according to written procedure

Prepare and maintain forms and formatting, both electronic and paper, use in Sanitation applications which identify required testing and expected results. Assists in preparing corrective action suggestions for instances when targets are not achieved

Data Entry of information into the data systems. Ensures entries are correctly completed within the defined timeline

Initiate RCA/CAPA process to responsible departments for out of specification findings

Assist with solutions to problems encountered

Track and trend of results

Assist with environmental monitoring, new equipment verifications, and cleaning validations

Work closely with Quality departments and Supervisor to assist with special projects

Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) of all individuals in the plant and warehouse. Advises infractions to supervisor

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse and Food Safety & Sensory to facilitate investigations, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Preventative Action, and problem solving for incidents and non-conformances

Responsible for reporting daily on pre-op results and RCAs at the tier board

Assist with training of various plant staff

Monitor lab equipment and confirm appropriate conditions for operation during use

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Computer literateDetail orientedBasic algebraBilingual Spanish/EnglishWork independently

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Must pass a written proficiency test

Detail oriented

Computer literate (Excel, Word, Data Entry programs, Smartsheet)

Reliable/Dependable

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures

Ability to write reports and correspondence

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, rate, ratio by a predefined variable

Draw and interpret bar & line graphs and pie charts

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Preferred

AA, preferably with strength in math or science OR one to two years related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Bilingual Spanish/English