Food Safety Associate

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Food Safety Associate in Massillon, Ohio, for a full-time position. The associate supports the Risk Management Process (RMP), audits production processes, monitors product quality and helps train others in quality assurance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Audit and record HACCP control points, ingredient use, processing systems, sanitation activities, GMPs, weight control records and product carton data
• Apply hold tags to non-compliant equipment, product or areas, log them and generate component rejects and hold reports
• Monitor product quality and evaluate products rejected by the metal detector
• Perform metal detector and check weigher verification checks and maintain the production log book
• Collect PE/NLV/Micro/Fat samples, perform product evaluations and enter data into the FM log
• Assist supervisors and team leaders in taking corrective action on quality, GMP, SOP, HACCP and formulation issues, and help complete the SCAR process
• Backup Micro Technician: run microbiological tests (total plate count, air and environmental conditions), place non-compliant product on hold, maintain hold lists, file QA paperwork, conduct lab audits and report non-compliance daily
• Manage inventory of grading and lab supplies, perform 5S housekeeping in the lab and scan and file production process sheets

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or a BS in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or a related science (preferred)
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, in a fast-paced team environment, and on any shift including weekends and overtime
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in hot/cold and humid areas, and wear ear protection in a noisy environment

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations for food, meat and poultry, and OSHA requirements
• Proficiency in Excel and/or Access, Word and e-mail
• Use of PCs, scales, refractometers, ovens and other office equipment