Pasteurization Technician in Fair Oaks, Texas at Texas Star Nut and Food Co Inc

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Mandatory OT on some Friday's.

1-hour lunch and two 10-minute breaks

Job Summary: Coordinate the Pasteurization Department and the Neo-Pure process to ensure efficiency, food quality, and safety.

Job Responsibilities:

· Adhering to and confirming compliance of GMPs, SQF, FDA, Internal SOPs, and all other designated requirements. Take disciplinary action by completing write-ups for employees found not adhering to all requirements.

· Coordination of a team to complete pasteurization of tree nuts and seeds.

· Coordination and/or assistance of a team to achieve sanitation of all relevant equipment.

· Close observance of flow rates, temperatures, product throughput, and organoleptic qualities on a constant basis.

· Chemical testing including but not limited to Titration and Refraction.

· Physical testing including but not limited to Bulk Density and Moisture.

· Communication with international manufacturers, maintenance, quality, and production teams.

· Creation and updates of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions pertaining to Production, and Safety.

· Implementation of Safety Procedures and Policies.

· Verification of Critical Control Points and Critical Quality Points as designated by the Food Safety Plan.

· Assist in the Validation of equipment.

· Verification of Pest Control program as required.

· Oversee and/or assist in the verification of pre-op documentation and sanitation via standard written documentation and/or electronic documentation.

· Oversee and/or assist in maintaining inventory on chemicals and other consumables inventory.

· Oversee and/or assist in the continued cleanliness of all production and warehouse spaces to SQF standards.

· Verification and updates for timecards relevant to the pasteurization team.

· Accountability actions necessary to the pasteurization team.

· All staff MUST report any known food safety issues to supervisor.

· All staff has authority to place on hold any products and/or equipment that do not meet Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc food safety standards.

· Maintain inventory of overproduced finished products and ensure the inventory is dispositioned and utilized properly.

· Create labels as needed to maintain efficient production.

· Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be detailed oriented.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and team interaction skills.
• Trained in food safety and quality.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Must be able to comply with all safety and cleanliness requirements
• Moderate knowledge of computer usage and Microsoft software.
• Proficient use of standing and sitting forklifts.
• Some mechanical understanding and experience with machine operation.

Abilities Required:

• Ability to climb ladders/steps and work on platforms. Lift boxes 50lbs. or less
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems