Job Overview The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician supports the overall Food Safety Plan through monitoring, record/product review and inspections. Job Responsibilities + Conduct verification inspections for post sanitation and pre-operation cleans. + Conduct pre-operational and environmental monitoring swabs + Conduct plating of environmental monitoring swabs + Monitor room, cooler and incubator temperatures. + Conduct routine testing and monitoring of product and packaging attributes to established specifications + Conduct daily review of labels and retain product + Conduct real time review of production records + Conduct daily line inspections. + Conduct routine data entry and filing of paper work + All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures + All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. + Other responsibilities as assigned by plant FSQA leadership. + Maintain company confidentiality. Required Education and Experience + High School Degree + Ability to complete tasks based on standard procedures. + Ability to handle multiple tasks and work cross-functionally + Basic Computer skills. + Proficient in Microsoft Office. Preferred Education and Experience + Associate’s degree in Food Science or related field + SAP experience. + HACCP Certification. Working Conditions • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands. • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required. • Work is performed in a lab setting. • Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. • Work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 60-80 degrees F. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.