Environmental Technician II

December 2023

Supervisor’s Title: Food Safety Manager

Reports to: Food Safety Manager

Department: QA

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt - Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (flexibility to cover shifts as needed, some weekends required)

Job Summary

The Environmental Technician II requires a well-rounded employee with experience in environmental monitoring. The Environmental Technician II is expected to promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and strive to improve product quality. The position has limited oversight from supervisors.

Essential Functions

Comprehensive understanding of an Environmental Monitoring Program.
Monthly Food Safety topic development and implementation.
Maintain a working knowledge of all laboratory functions, jobs, responsibilities, and SOP’s.
Collaborate with Food Safety Manager in developing and revising SOPS annually.
Collect all EMP (Environmental Monitoring Program) samples, both swabs and air, according to schedule and SOP.
Collect ATP Environmental swabs and perform ATP testing per schedule.
Prepare samples collected for shipment and create Sample Analysis Request Forms (SARFs).
Review all PC (Preventative Control) records for product release (HTST charts, MD charts, etc.)
Communicate needed corrections on PC records appropriately and document corrective action.
Inspect facility after maintenance/construction (Food Safety Permit).
Perform lighting (Lumens) testing as required.
Perform air flow testing as required.
Perform compressed air testing as required.
Conduct glass/hard plastic inspections per schedule.
Perform pre-operation inspections to ensure the effectiveness of sanitation programs.
Daily inventory of Food Safety Hold Level 1 product as needed.
Interpret and report results to production and management as required.
Responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of results obtained.
Participate in lab proficiency programs as outlined and assigned by Lab Manager.
Follow all Good Laboratory Practices and safety policies.
Communicate with Food Safety Manager any issues with regards to testing completion.
Actively participate in training program as assigned by Food Safety Manager.
Conduct internal audits and inspections to monitor GMP and PRP compliance, sanitation effectiveness, hygiene zone compliance, pest control verifications, and/or Food Safety Plan (HACCP Plan) verifications.
Perform equipment maintenance and cleaning as scheduled.
Promotes and exhibits strong Food Safety and Quality practices.
Promotes and exhibits sustainability practices.
Promotes and exhibits strong housekeeping practices.
Must report Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Sustainability and Housekeeping problems to direct supervisor immediately.
Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities defined in company policies and procedures, applicable legislations, or the SQF code.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
The schedule will include working weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as assigned; some overtime may be required.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices).
Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to the appropriate manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a microbiological laboratory.
Prefer a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Experience executing Pathogen Environmental Monitoring (PEM) program.
Prefer experience in internal GMP/Food Safety Inspections.
English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak.
Fundamental knowledge of the proper use of all laboratory chemicals, good lab practices, and lab safety.
Proven ability to enter data into LIMS system or spreadsheet software.
Punctual and regular attendance is required.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and delegate assignments to others.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activity to the supervisor and/or Human Resources.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Physical effort is regularly required.
Frequently involves moderate walking and periods of standing.
Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders and/or scaffolding.
Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
Frequently involves lifting more than 50 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise.
May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, fumes and toxic chemicals.
May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.

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