Food Safety & Quality Technician - Geneva Plant

COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​ 
 OVERVIEW We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Technician at our Geneva manufacturing facility. This position is on 12 hours shifts and follows a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off schedules. Each block rotates from days to nights every 2 weeks.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Perform and support operations technician in testing Vitamin C, pH, Brix, Water activity, Gilmont leak, sanitizer titration and any additional lab testing. Conducting Daily GMP and Process Audits in production and storage areas of the plant. Respond to calls from operations regarding potential food safety & quality issues and provide input and decision to continue run or place product on hold. Place out of specification (quality & food safety hold) product on hold in the system and perform counts of hold product.  Investigate out of spec material as needed i.e. unsealed pouches to verify times of hold product. Collect retention samples and maintain retention area in Quality Main lab.  Perform data entry into the various Quality System databases. Review on-line HACCP log sheets and various quality & sanitation related documents to assure compliance with company policies. Attend Shift DDS (Daily direction setting) and provide quality input and updates as needed.     Cleaning and sanitation of Main Quality Fruit lab.  Maintain quality related documentation (Sanitation paperwork, Daily inspections, calibrations records) Perform environmental swabbing of equipment, production & warehouse areas.  Perform calibrations and verifications at set frequency of lab equipment (scales, titrator, etc.), production equipment (metal detectors, Screens, strainers magnets etc.). Perform Glass & plastic audits of production & warehouse areas.  Present training in Quality subjects to new and existing employees. Support routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment. Lead shift sensory program. Send samples for FPPT (finished product pathogen testing) and place on hold/release in system.  Request sanitation chemicals for shutdown cleaning from the sanitation department.  Maintain lab chemical, sanitation chemical, lab waste lab equipment inventory. Participate and lead cross-plant FSRA Audits.   Must be able to work overtime, weekends, 12-hour shifts. Additional tasks/responsibilities as assigned by manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent Able to work 12 hour shifts and overtime to provide coverage This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision Candidates must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills A proven ability to manage multiple projects while performing everyday tasks is essential. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to Food safety & quality Ability to learn and execute physical and chemical analyses required for this position Ability to compile, retrieve data, and report results on GMI standard data collection systems and Microsoft Excel Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook   PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS Previous lab or food safety/quality department experience Experience in a food plant in the areas of manufacturing, sanitation, or quality assurance A proven work record of attendance and performance ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION S Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa. Relocation support will not be offered