Ready Seafood is a rapidly growing wholesale lobster business located up and down the coast of Maine with headquarters based in Saco, ME. As the largest lobster processing facility in the State, we have quickly become a leading seafood exporter, shipping millions of pounds of live lobster, fresh HPP, cooked and whole frozen lobster meat to nearly every corner of the world. With over 300 employees, our team-based employee model makes for a competitive, fast paced work environment with tremendous growth opportunities.

Our core values are team, adaptability, forward thinking and authenticity.

Shift time: 11:30pm-7:30am

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians, reporting to the QA Manager are the eyes and ears of the Quality Assurance department on the production floor in regard to food safety, GMPs, and overall cleanliness.

Primary Responsibilities

Serves as the primary contact between the production staff and the Quality department for all Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory issues
Ensures compliance with the Food safety programs
Ensures compliance with the HACCP programs and CCP/PC operators
Responsible for filling out assigned HACCP compliance documents
Responsible for doing environmental swabs when assigned
Responsible for recording environmental swabs when assigned
Communicates results of swabs to QA manager or supervisor and follows CAPA given
Conducts internal audits of plant and paperwork in conjunction with the QA supervisor
Conducts Pre-Operational Inspection
Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or field related to the products being developed preferred.
Three to five years of experience in related field required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Experience with ERP systems a plus

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Safety Production Areas

Notify Supervision of any maintenance repairs or adjustments that are required
Notifies QA Manager or Supervisor of any Quality or Food Safety issues
Responsible for on-the-spot correction of staff with regards to Food Safety issues
In the absence of Quality Assurance Manager, will assume necessary operational and administrative duties such as but not limited to the ones listed below
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system
Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
Inform Management of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become noncompliant with specified requirements

WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

Production, Sanitation, Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Management, Maintenance personnel

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to the job. They are not intended to an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals so classified.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods standing and walking
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment and write in low temperatures
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Experience:

QA/QC: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Saco, ME 04072 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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