Title: Production QC Technician

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Location: Delray Beach, FL

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB PURPOSE

Assure consistent product Safety and Quality by testing, measuring and verifying manufacturing operations. Performance of procedures that comply with stated corporate mission and strategic plan, corporate policies, and customer product specifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-operational testing of sanitation to include ATP testing of surfaces, and evaluation of cleaning practices
• Sample pulling for shelf life, microbiological, and customer requirements
• Packaging checks to ensure correctness of weight, labeling and traceability
• Temperature measurement of product and environment
• Calibrations on weight scales, thermometers, pH meter and all applicable testing tools or detectors
• G.M.P. monitoring of the operation to assure a food safe environment
• Color, Sizing and grade evaluation of fresh perishable produce
• Color code enforcement; sanitation, organics handling, allergen control
• Hold and release program
• Rework Program
• Shelf-life evaluation and sensory testing as required
• Paperwork filing and data entry
• Work with soap’s / other cleaning/processing chemicals
• Other duties as required

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Required to stand, sit, and walk for long periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for simple, firm grasping and writing
• Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, climbing
• Occasional lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally using cutting utensils (i.e. knives, peeler)
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.
• Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum High School Education / G.E.D. preferred or applicable certification
• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of basic produce standards, and customer fresh wrap specifications
• Microsoft Office / Excel / Word - basic computer skills
• A working knowledge of English and basic math
• Ability to interact with management

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.