Job description

Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

· Complete daily pre-Operational (pre-op) sanitation plant inspections, environmental swabbing, and paperwork for the interior and exterior of the plant, communicate corrective actions to the Operations team leadership immediately, and verify the assigned corrective actions were done in the agreed-upon timeframe

· Complete cooler checks and associated paperwork twice per day and report any deviations immediately

· Sample and grade raw whole squid during processing and boat unloading against specifications, such as external quality, internal quality, appearance, aroma, texture, count per pound, weight, length, width, and others as needed

· Upload photographs of raw whole squid samples, enter all quality data to assigned computer location, and report results to assigned individuals the same day as the evaluation

· Conduct daily calibration accuracy checks for equipment such as thermometers and scales and report any deviations immediately

· Perform quality control assessments of prepared calamari products against specifications, such as appearance, aroma, texture, taste, count per pound, net weight, glaze percent, size, and defects

· Upload photographs of prepared samples, enter all quality data to assigned computer location, and report results to assigned individuals the same day as the evaluation

· Check in-line samples and rework against specifications and report status to Operations immediately

· Fulfill sales samples requests by picking orders, packing them appropriately for the product and outside temperature, and arranging shipping and pick-up as needed

· Clean and sanitize work stations to standard regularly

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ideal candidate will have:

· Associates degree in a science curriculum or work equivalent

· Prior experience in a quality control role, food industry experience preferred.

· Self-starter with organized and detailed work habits and excellent time management skills

· Driven to work collaboratively with a preventative mindset.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to perform repetitive tasks

· Ability to be seafood HACCP certified

· Basic math skills

· Basic computer skills including MS Office, especially Excel

· Physical abilities: climb ladders to inspect equipment, lift 30 lbs., and stand for long periods of time in cool temperatures and wet manufacturing environments

· Flexibility in planning to accommodate the quick changes in seafood production

· Good communication skills (verbal and written) in English required, Spanish a plus

· A strong belief and commitment to continuous learning and improvement, positive attitude, teamwork, accountability and ethical behavior.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.60 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Kingstown, RI 02879: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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