Quality & Food Safety - Technician I - Food Safety

The Food Safety/Sanitation Technician will be responsible for assisting with sanitation, food safety and quality assurance programs in day-to-day functions.
Key Responsibilities
Sanitation

• Perform daily pre-operational evaluations including visual inspections of processing areas/equipment and sanitation validation testing (ATP).
• Create daily reports for third party sanitation vendor with sanitation.
• Clean new equipment prior to entering processing areas.
• Perform scheduled calibrations on ATP units.
• Perform weekly sanitation on non-production areas including: dry goods storage, chemical room and organic waste areas.
• Complete quality records related to sanitation activities.
• Dispense and apply dry sanitizer at various intervals throughout processing hour

Chemical:

• Receive chemicals and transfer to storage areas (fork-lift training required).
• Record chemical inventory on a weekly basis.
• Create chemical purchase orders based on inventory levels as needed.
• Maintain all chemical dispensing/measuring equipment.
• Perform scheduled titrations on equipment with automated cleaning procedures.
• Supply chemicals to processing areas for internal sanitation activities on a daily basis.
• Mix chemicals to appropriate concentrations for sanitation activities.
• Remove chemical storage totes and schedule pick-up of empty chemical containers with outside vendor


Food Safety:

• Perform daily residual chlorine water testing.
• Collect potable water for third-party laboratory testing.
• Collect air monitoring samples.
• Perform pre-operational swabbing of processing equipment for environmental monitoring program.
• Perform food safety interventions on an as needed basis.
• Other related duties as assigned.


What Makes You a Great Fit:
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership
• Must be reliable, honest and proactive
• Must be able to communicate well with others
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
• Excellent attitude
• Willingness to learn


Benefits, Acme Style:
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to choose the medical plan that works best for your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (Medical + Dependent Care).
• Health Savings Account option with quarterly employer contributions.
• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Company Sponsored Group Term Life.
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for you and your dependents.
• Paid time off including company and floating holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• CASH employee referral program.
Workspace Environment:
• Ability to work in a warehouse and office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).


Who We Are & What We Believe:

Acme Smoked Fish is a seafood processor, purveyor, distributor and more, built on a foundation of quality, innovation, long lasting relationships, passion, and positive stewardship to our seafood communities. As the largest specialty smoked seafood company in the United States, we stand committed to providing the very best smoked seafood delicacies to our customers, near and far, and take great pride in being at the forefront of the seafood sustainability movement. Our authenticity has transcended from generation to generation and we pursue excellence in everything we produce and everyone we employ. We stand committed to our Values and our culture, providing us the opportunity to serve our friends and neighbors.
Acme manufactures and distributes its products in the U.S. under four core brands (Acme, Blue Hill Bay, Ruby Bay, and Spence) and private labels through leading retail and food service institutions. The company operates manufacturing sites in New York, North Carolina, Florida, Massachusetts, South America and Europe.

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters respect, collaboration, and innovation. We value the contributions of every employee and expect them to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate or practice any form of discrimination, harassment, or misconduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding labor rights, human rights, environmental protection, and data privacy.