Quality Control Technician

Company DescriptionRed Velvet NYC is a small SQF-certified food manufacturing company, specializing in ready-to-bake cookie dough and DIY Baking Kits. Our mission is to make it fun and easy to bake at home! Founded in 2015, we are constantly growing, and looking for agile, knowledgable, and proactive team members. Located in Mount Kisco NY, we are a Monday - Friday operation from 8am-430pm (no nights or weekends).Role DescriptionThe Quality Control Technician will support the implementation and maintenance of the Food Safety Program and monitor Program compliance and strict adherence to the HACCP Plan. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following to support the QC Manager and team:• Perform daily QA walk-throughs; enforce GMP policy in the facility and set example by practicing correct GMP procedures at all times.• Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs.• Perform pre-operational and operational inspections, monitoring for food safety and quality.• Inspect incoming raw materials; review COAs and COCs as required.• Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined.• Verify batch counts and paperwork is properly filled out.• Check lot codes of raw materials, ingredients, and finished product to ensure traceability.• Monitor and verify CCPs/Preventive Controls as required.• Perform equipment calibration as assigned, including X-ray.• Perform ATP and Allergen Tests.• Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third-party lab as required.• Ensure HACCP plan is followed and enforced; Review HACCP, PCs Records and Sanitation Records.• Identify and report food safety issues and assist in conducting investigations into food safety issues, foreign material findings, and customer complaints.• Review production records for completion and compliance with good documentation practices• Assist with regulatory and independent inspections and audits.• Serve as a resource to production employees for product quality, food safety, and regulatory issues.• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility.• Initiate and complete RCA process to develop and initiate Corrective Actions• Complete accurate and timely documentation and review of all necessary processes.QualificationsStrong expertise in Quality Control and Quality Assurance practices, and SQF / HACCPDetail-oriented with a thorough understanding of quality standards and food safety protocolsEffective communication and teamwork skillsBilingual in Spanish and EnglishExperience in food production or bakingAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is preferredJob Type: Full-time salaried$40,000-$50,000 commensurate with experience5 days PTO and 6 paid holidaysBonus eligibleHealth insurance reimbursement401K eligible