Job description
Date: May 16, 2023
Location: Swedesboro, NJ, US, NJ 08085
Company: Bonduelle
What if your job had a real impact?
By joining Bonduelle, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others, and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission: "inspire the
transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health". Bonduelle is a family-run company of 14,600 people which provides over 100 countries with vegetables.
Well established in the United States, our business unit includes 4 production facilities with more than 3,200 associates.
We process fresh vegetables, salads and meal solutions with our own
brands: Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready
Snax®, Cool Cuts® and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™.
Join us at Bonduelle to start an adventure where people come first and contribute to a better future through plant-based food!
Position Summary:
The QA Tech 1 is a key Quality Assurance role within the plant and supports QA team leads in safeguarding compliance with food safety and quality requirements. As a QA Tech 1 at Bonduelle Fresh Americas (“BFA”), you will embrace our vision of Giving People the Freedom to Eat HealthierTM through excellence and daily performance of essential quality assurance functions, including finished goods checks and sampling for PCT testing (Hold & Release products). This role will flex between supporting the production lines and managing the evaluation of incoming raw materials based on the business needs.
What you will Do:
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Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
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Conduct inspection on finished product (label/code date compliance, seal integrity, gas analysis, weight compliance and temperature).
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Submits samples for Hold & Release tests.
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Identify any and all non-conformances, document and report it to the PMO/SMO and production leads for immediate follow-up; correct abnormalities and restore functioning where needed.
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Handle chemicals.
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Place non conforming product on hold
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Perform incoming inspection of raw materials and condiments
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Raw material data entry
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Release product for use
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Assist with resolving raw material issues and monitor QA documentation for compliance
What you will Need:
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Strong attention to detail.
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Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
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Basic computer skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to climb stairs numerous times a day.
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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GED/High School Diploma.
Related Success Metrics:
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Performance efficiencies (fill rate, labor & yield), rework, OEE, production specification compliance
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FO, KPI, Quality Response, Consumer Complaints
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TCIR
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Fill Rate, Labor & Yield Efficiencies
Desired Traits: to meet business needs.
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People-minded- ability to foster mutual respect and positive relationships with co-workers, demonstrates listening skills and ensures physical safety of self and others.
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Integrity- honors commitments, acts honestly and with accountability.
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Fairness- ensures objectivity and sets a good example for others.
Physical Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to perform repetitive movements (i.e., sample collection – 2 grams per minute on each sample taken). The associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
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Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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Exposed to a cold & wet environment of 34 degrees. Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions is a must
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Must be able to exchange accurate information through frequent communications within all levels of the organization
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Must be able to detect, identify, inspect, observe, and assess surroundings
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Excellence- ability to deliver consistent quality results through sense of urgency and taking initiative, while also demonstrating flexibility
Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at (626) 856-8686 or bfa-info@bonduelle.com.
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