Stone Gate Foods has been serving top brands in the US for 41 years and we pride ourselves on our expertise in the specialty food development and manufacturing
space.
We provide a safe, fast paced work environment with an atmosphere built around teamwork. We are always looking for new members to be a part of our Stone Gate
Foods Family.
SUMMARY
Assist and provide full support to the Production Manager to establish the efficient operation of the line in accordance to the schedule, manpower, Quality Assurance, USDA, SQF Level compliance and safety requirements.
College degree or 2 years food manufacturing experience.
Knowledgeable on USDA and OSHA regulations.
Monday thru Friday with some Saturdays as needed (typical shift runs from 5:45 a.m. to 3:30-4 p.m.)
Employee should be able to:
Front line supervisor (80% of time on and around production floors, 20% office/clerical/paperwork)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Summary: The Technician is responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to inspecting, verifying and documenting food safety and quality product and packaging quality according to Stone Gate policies and procedures. Verifying and ensuring all product process follow GMPs, and met Company and regulatory requirements. Monitoring line process, collecting and delivering samples for testing, recording weights, conducting temperature checks, metal detection and monitoring the production process adhering to USDA, FDA, GMP and sanitation guidelines.
Ability to work the schedule/ assigned times
Regular attendance to ensure production food safety requirements are met
Verify allergen procedures and practices are followed
Prepares all the required paperwork and quality measures during new product introduction & for existing products.
Complete all daily Quality/Food Safety paperwork and reports in a timely manner
Ensure quality standards are maintained by conducting test, observing processes and products and recording /reporting results.
Performs calibrations verifications weekly according to schedule
Identify in-process product condition by collecting samples during the product process, conducting in-process inspections and physical tests.
Must be able to establish, develop, and maintain well working relationships at all levels.
Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems
Taking corrective actions as necessary if standards are not being met
May perform other duties as assigned
Good communications skills, solid interpersonal skills
Well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Attention to details
Dependable
Safety conscious
Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
Demonstrate knowledge of basic math and science skills with strong verbal and written communication
2 years of experience in Food Industry or related field. Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Biology is a plus.
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Manufacturing food industry: 2 years (Preferred)
Employee should be able to:
Work in wet, cold refrigerated and frozen conditions
Work standing or walking for long periods of time.
Work bending and squatting.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Food production atmosphere.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Remote: No
Hours:
M-F 6AM – 4PM (Occasional Saturday)
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Shift Availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
COVID-19 Considerations:
All employees in Production areas wear masks as part of PPE.
Department: Quality Assurance FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Quality Assurance DATE APPROVED 9.20.2022
Summary: The FSQA Practitioner is a key supporting position in our service level with customers by maintaining and updating quality documentation on a regular basis. Quality documentation includes keeping detailed ingredient information and creation of specification for distribution. This position will also maintain the change control and corrective action process.
This position will assist in design, implementation, and compliance with the Company’s food safety plan. Identify potential food-safety and quality issues while conducting Quality System audits. Provide technical support to management on food safety, quality and regulatory issue resolutions and corrective actions. Work with Sourcing to assure compliance with food safety and quality requirements. Technically interpret and align third-party audit and Company food safety and quality expectations. Train facility teammates to properly conduct GMP and Food Safety audits.
Assist facility management in developing and implementing corrective actions, consistently and clearly defining the critical issues and approaches to be used in resolving food safety and quality audit findings. Follow up with facility management to assure adequate and appropriate responses to audit findings.
Must be able to write create, execute and implement a Food Safety Plan, related SOPs, and all supporting programs
Respond to customer complaints: investigate, evaluate, and communicate to upper management and trend data
Must be able to effectively train others on SOPs and FSQA Program
Set up and Conduct Internal Food Safety Validation Studies
Must be able to review all records
Provide failure analysis and corrective actions.
Responsible for ensuring the employees follow GMP and safety guidelines.
Must be able to interact with all supervisors and leads in a positive and effective manner
Proficient in GFSI based audits
Ability to analyze data and project trends
Formal training in PCQI, HACCP, SSOP’s, GMP’s
Proficient with computer
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
BS in food science or closely related field strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in food manufacturing
Knowledgeable in regulatory agencies, SQF and OSHA regulations preferred
Employee should be able to:
Work in wet, cold refrigerated and frozen conditions.
Work standing or walking for long periods of time.
Work bending and squatting.
Food production atmosphere
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
MN 55379: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Shift Availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Stone Gate Foods will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, age, disability, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
