Website Dole Packaged Foods
Dole Packaged Foods
Company : Dole Packaged Foods
Overview:
Purpose:
Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led nutrition and wellness organization that “champions a more equitable world.” A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time
Ensure that the facility and product released for sale meet all relevant food quality and safety requirements and applicable regulations as outlined in Dole Standard Procedures and Product Specifications.
Responsibilities:
Primary Accountabilities:
Comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement and effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System with the ability to satisfy our customers and provide products that are in accordance to their intended use and safe for human consumption
Comply with and enforce Safe Quality Food (SQF) code and ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Standards.
Ensure that plant has passed “swab” test each day prior to releasing it for operation.
Perform Pre-Operational Sanitation Verification, Daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Daily Food Safety Audit, and Environmental Swabbing.
Ensure that each production batch meets customer specifications by cutting out a production sample and conducting appropriate testing on it.
Ensure that production batch records meet company quality expectations relating to process and content prior to releasing product for shipment to warehouse.
Organize and maintain records, such as scoresheets, data collection entries, spreadsheets, specifications, outside company contacts, and any other department related documents and reports as necessary.
Collect quality records and scoresheets for all incoming products and release products on time.
Review and verify quality, manufacturing and sanitation records according to procedures and policies.
Use SAP to release product, hold product and maintain any other statuses as appropriate for the products in the system, including special system releases.
Assist in development and revision of food safety and quality system documents including: Product Specification and Quality Assurance Manuals.
Assist in preparing Product Samples.
Assist in any other Food Safety and Quality projects assigned by direct supervisor.
Drive company car to pick up samples and supplies.
Recording of samples for use by Microbiologists.
Reading of Petrifilm.
Research and investigate quality records pertaining to customer complaint
Assist in special projects assigned by Quality Assurance management which may require calculations, computations, creative design and critical thinking skills.
Qualifications:
Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:
Laboratory experience is a plus, but not required.
Must have English reading/writing proficiency.
Must have PC skills, proficiency in Windows, Microsoft office applications, emailing.
Must be able to work independently.
Must have competent math skills.
Read and follow written instructions carefully.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Passionate about a purpose driven career.
Education & Certification:
Bachelor’s degree Preferred
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time, climb stairs and walk at least 1200 feet unassisted
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements to perform job.
Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.
Travel Requirements:
None
Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:
Hiring Pay Scale: $ _ $21.38
Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.