FSQA Technician
Company: Aspire Bakeries
Location: Van Nuys
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a
leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from
leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes
breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries
from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun
Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to
driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and
flavors, and exceeding our customers
expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity,
Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver
on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.The Food
Safety and Quality Assurance Technicianis a contributing member of
the team-oriented FSQA process, including responsibility for
protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling,
testing, and completing required documentation to meet Aspire
Bakeries Integrated Management System Program (AIMS)
requirements.Responsibilities: Understanding of the Food Safety and
Quality Objectives and Global Food Safety and Quality Policy.
Understanding and identification of non-conforming raw materials,
semi-finished and finished foods. Report food safety and quality
non-conformances and deviations to FSQA Manager. Placing food on
hold physically and in SAP for further evaluation. Communicate any
human, food, or equipment safety concerns to Supervision
immediately. Support the Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive
Controls Food Safety Team in the participation of an effective Food
Safety plan focused on the elimination of biological, chemical,
physical, and economically motivated hazards from our foods Conduct
sampling, testing, and documentation of the Aspire Bakeries
Integrated Management System (AIMS), including procedures and
records. Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Prerequisite and
Preventive Control Programs, and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Participate in Pre-operational inspections with a cross-functional
team. Physical bakery inspections, such as GMP and Hygiene, Food
Safety, Foreign material, Glass and Hard Plastics, etc. Complete
sensory, physical, and packaging evaluations on finished food and
report the results to bakery management Verify finished food case
labels are accurate. Basic understanding and verifying of the
bakery's QAP. Quality Control Points are being monitored at the
prescribed frequency, with the correct method, and documented
standard as outlined in the QAP or quality procedure. Trained in
and follow the Critical to Quality Control Points as identified in
AIMS 5.0 Quality Flow Diagram and verified that manufacturing is
adhering to monitoring checks. Understanding of the Food Safety
Flow Diagram as outlined in AIMS 7.0 HACCP Food Safety and
Preventive Control Program and verification that manufacturing is
adhering to CCP monitoring checks. Verification of the
Manufacturing and visual aids. Basic training and understanding of
SPC and QCP check recorded in MII, including the quality dashboard
for those Bakery locations using MII. Trained in and verification
of AIMS Net Weight Policy and MAV limits. Verification of lot
traceability, how packaging and raw ingredients are coded, coding
of finished foods, and recipe verification against the
manufacturing specification. Verification and understanding of AIMS
Document Control and Record Completion Procedures. Verification and
understanding of AIMS Programs (i.e. 8.0 GMP, Hygiene and Personnel
Practices Program, 19.0 Allergen Control and Preventive Control
Program, 11.0 Non-conformance Program). Understanding and
verification of Cross traffic (Raw to RTE) is controlled.
Designated walkways are being used as control measures as outlined
in Access and Movement of Personnel. Traffic plans and zoning maps
are followed by all employees, management, visitors, and
contractors. Effective Completion of required AIMS and Alchemy
training as outlined in the FSQA Training Curriculum Map and ASPIRE
BAKERIES Cares Training Calendar. Performs other duties as assigned
or requiredQualifications: A high school diploma or GED is
required;Some college science courses or experience in the food
industry preferred Ability to operate scales, metal detection and
imaging devices, ovens, and other instrumentation and measuring
devices Must be 18 years of ageShift:3rdAspire Bakeries is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or veteran status.
Keywords: Aspire Bakeries, Aliso Viejo , FSQA Technician, Professions , Van Nuys, California
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