Food Microbiologist
Company: Nature's Touch Frozen Foods
Location: Front Royal
Posted on: November 19, 2023
Job Description:
Who we are?Nature's Touch has established itself as a leader on
the market for the distribution of frozen fruits and vegetables
since 2004. We source from all over the world to secure a steady
and reliable supply to bring the highest quality frozen fruits and
vegetables to our customers at a competitive price and provide
consumers with a consistent quality experience every time. Why join
us?Come and grow your career by joining a dynamic team and
participate in the growth of a leading company in its industry! We
offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
with drug, dental care, vision care, paramedical services, life
insurance, etc. We also offer paid personal days in addition to the
vacation time. If that wasn't enough, here are other reasons you
should join us!
- Great work environment, friendly and dynamic teams
- Free on-site parking
- On-site training offeredWe are currently hiring for our Food
Microbiologist! What you will do:
- Collect samples of air, water, and fruits (raw material,
finished goods)
- Perform environmental swabbing as required
- Perform microbiological analysis on the collected samples and
environmental swabs in accordance with approved scientific
methods
- Weekly verification of sanitation effectiveness by ATP
swabbing
- Maintain records of the conduct and outcome of laboratory
analysis
- Daily verification of CCP
- Calibrate, maintain, and clean the laboratory equipment as
needed
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Administration: identify
gaps that require procedures, develop procedures as needed, and
maintain the accuracy of current procedures
- Internal audits: participate in internal audits, provide
feedback to responsible areas
- Perform quality testing of food products such as physical
analysis, pH and Brix when required
- Daily GMP inspection and product change-over check
- Develop and coordinate annual refresher training for all
Production employees
- Performing inventory in the lab
- Assist in root cause analysis for consumer complaint and
planthe Ideal Candidate
- B.S in Food Science, Public Health, or a related field
- 1 to 2 years of experience in a Microbiological role or
similar
- Microsoft Office and time management skills
- Ability to function well in a team environment as well as work
independently
- HACCP Certified
- Prior FSQA experience helpfulBenefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance programPIb636bd86a696-26289-33153868
Keywords: Nature's Touch Frozen Foods, Centreville , Food Microbiologist, Other , Front Royal, Virginia
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