Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Food Safety and Quality Technician, Days!
We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers.
Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done.
Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.
Ocean Spray Cranberries is looking for a Food Safety & Quality Technician to join our Plant team!
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring quality in the plant environment.
You will provide quality testing, analysis, and review to ensure production quality.
You will also support manufacturing teams in quality system training, record-keeping, and maintenance of FSQA practices.
Additionally, you will provide expertise on FSQA subjects and promote programs for the plant.A Day in the Life...•Responsible for providing quality testing, analysis, and review to ensure that production quality and schedule standards are being achieved.•Trains and supports manufacturing personnel in quality systems to maximize product quality.
Initiates problem solving activities relating to quality parameter issues.•Supports the continuous training, record keeping, and maintenance of the food safety and quality practices within the Plant.•Acts as point-of-contact, and through professional judgment in evaluation, suggests resolution to food safety and quality concerns, in the absence of the Quality Manager.•Supports and promotes food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment.#LI-AZ1What We Are Looking For:•1-3 years of related experience in quality techniques•Strong math skills•Effective interpersonal skills•Excellent communication skills•Detail oriented•High School Diploma/GED CertificationEducation:No Minimum Education SpecifiedWork Experience:At least 1 Year of ExperienceBenefits:Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce.
But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative?
They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alikewe value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.