Quality Auditor at Silver Spring Foods Inc – Eau Claire, Wisconsin

1st shift (Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Starting Wage: $20.50 per hour

Silver Spring Foods offers competitive wages along with a full benefit package! We also offer dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, wellness reimbursement stipend, tuition reimbursement program and much more!

We’re seeking a Quality Auditor who has a passion for detail and compliance and a zeal for helping people do things the right way the first time. You relish the data of food manufacturing and see testing and paperwork as the evidence of quality and excellence. At the same time, you seek to understand the processes and workflow that create the best products possible. You’re an assertive and patient team player who helps others comply with General Manufacturing Protocols with your collaborative approach.

Education and Work Experience:

Required: High school diploma or equivalency and 1-2 years’ experience in quality or laboratory for food processing company.

Preferred: Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology, food science, biology, or other related science field. 2-4 years’ experience in quality or laboratory for a food processing company.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

· Familiar with all basic aspects of quality control

· Understands basic microbiology, equipment hygiene, & product shelf life

· Strong interpersonal communication skills and exceptional ability to develop and maintain relationships.

· General computer skills

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills

· Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing over obstacles

· Ability to lift 50 lbs.

· Must hear well enough to converse on telephone, must see well enough to read reports

· Must understand technical, microbiological reports (standard plate count, bacterial identification, shelf life parameters etc. ).

· Must read and write English at High School level

Attention to Detail: reviews and ensures that all production and batch records are accurately completed in a timely manner. Ensures team is meeting all Critical Control Points, Prerequisite Programs, and Preventive Controls Conducts thorough audits of designated areas.

Improvement Training: Stresses the importance of safety and quality to all employees. When discovering discrepancies, works

with team members to make sure processes are understood and followed to reduce incomplete processes. Recommends formal training opportunities for production team members to Group Leader or Production Supervisor.

Initiative: A self-starter who does their job in an independent manner with minimal supervision or direction. Doesn’t wait for authorization to identify and help solve issues on the production floor.

Communication: Strong written and oral communicator, able to listen well and speak clearly to convey ideas, instructions, or

feedback to people at all levels.

Team Player: Knows that auditing can be challenging for team members. Approaches work with good balance of empathy, communication, and strong understanding of vital importance of quality and safety measures. Helps others to improve their reporting and understand standard operating procedures.

Silver Spring Foods is a 4th generation family-owned business in Eau Claire, WI that has grown to be the number one grower and processor of horseradish in the world. We provide farm-to-table mustards, sauces, and horseradish products to grocery stores, restaurants, and food service companies all over the country. Silver Spring is also a premier co-packer for well-known national and international brands who value our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, private label experience, and production capacity. Besides our great products, Silver Spring Foods is known for our great, inclusive, and appreciative work culture, opportunities for advancement, flexible work schedules, great compensation packages, and for being a nimble business that isn’t dragged down by lots of red tape.

Silver Spring Foods makes condiments that makes food exciting and that bring Zing to people’s taste buds. As we always bring Zing with our products, we also celebrate diversity in the same way. We hire unique individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds that help make us the best we can be. Our goal is to be a place where people can be welcomed and feel at home while working and growing their career with our family.