Website Crystal Farms
Crystal Farms
Company : Crystal Farms
Business Unit Description:
At Crystal Farms Dairy Company we harbor a passion for quality food and seek out the very best talent that fosters the company’s culture of ownership and accountability. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Whether working on a new product, interacting with consumers, or giving back to the community – passion for cheese is always present in all we do.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to safe work practices, GMP's and sanitary conditions to ensure food safety and product quality.
- Perform and document quality checks (e.g., visual inspections, weight, gas, leaker, and case checks).
- Identify and report quality defects; place product on hold and evaluate disposition.
- Sample, grade, and test incoming cheese for packaging suitability.
- Conduct microbiological and chemical testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.
- Prepare and send environmental swabs for pathogen testing.
- Troubleshoot quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding quality concerns.
- Maintain and review quality records (e.g., hold logs, weight files, audits).
- Train new hires and co-workers on quality procedures.
- Monitor lab inventory and notify manager of supply needs.
- Audit production lines and maintain daily communication with management.
- Address GMP violations by respectfully informing employees of non-compliance and ensuring immediate corrective action is taken.
- Report repeated or unresolved GMP violations to management for further action.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance preferred.
- Read interpret SOP's, technical documents, and regulations.
- Write reports and communicate effectively.
- Present information clearly in both individual and group settings.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; able to meet deadlines.
- Follow verbal and written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and industry specific software.
- Quick learner with strong technical knowledge.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Committed to maintaining a positive, respectful work environment by staying composed, avoiding conflict, and supporting team collaboration.