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Assistant Quality Assurance Manager - PV

Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Plainview, MNFull-time$71–89K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$71–89K/yr
Location
Plainview, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Quality Assurance Manager supports the Quality Assurance Manager in managing quality control functions and personnel at Lakeside Foods’ Plainview facility. The role helps ensure products meet customer specifications and applicable regulations, supports thermal processing requirements for low-acid canned foods, verifies sanitation activities, and assists with audits and inspections. Food Science education or relevant technical coursework and practical experience are sought; vegetable canning or freezing knowledge is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food SafetyQuality AssuranceThermal ProcessingSanitation VerificationMicrobiological MonitoringPathogen MonitoringAudit SupportPresentationProblem SolvingVegetable Canning or Freezing

Qualifications

Food Science or Related FieldTechnical Chemistry or Bacteriology Courses1+ Years Practical Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you.

Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:

Our Assistant Quality Assurance Manager offers a team-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in the management of the quality control functions and quality control personnel at the Plainview facility. Also responsible to carry out the policies of Lakeside Foods to produce a high quality product consistent with customer specifications and government regulations.

What You'll Get:

At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why, as part of the Lakeside family, you'll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

Pay Range: $71000.00 - $88700.00 DOE

Comprehensive Benefits:

A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts

Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match

Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

Work-Life Integration:

Educational & professional development assistance

Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement

Dependent scholarship program

Career growth opportunities

Internships/apprenticeships

What You'll Do:

Assist the QA manager in ensuring all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as Lakeside Foods Policy and Procedures related to food safety and quality are followed at all times.

Assist the QA manager in overseeing the proper implementation of requirements for thermal processing of low acid canned foods according to 21 CFR 113 including proper equipment, proper calibration for CCP monitoring equipment, proper application of the filed scheduled process, etc.

Assist the QA manager in verification activities related to sanitation, including microbiological, pathogen monitoring and visual inspections.

Assist in FDA, USDA, State, Third Party, internal, and customer audits and inspections.

What You'll Bring:

A Food Science degree or Technical courses in Chemistry, Bacteriology or a related field, with one or more years of practical experience or a combination of both. A knowledge of vegetable canning/ freezing is preferred.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW

Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds-"big city" jobs, amenities in nearby cities... and the comfort and security of "small town living". If you love the outdoors, you'll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers.

IND1

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

M/F/D/V

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55964

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1423671200

Job Benefits

Not specified

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