Position Description and Purpose:
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.
Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.
Job Description:
The Environmental Control Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining key indicators of product quality and safety through inspection, testing and communication. The individual's hands-on approach and strong interpersonal skills will allow them to become familiar with the plant processes and work with others to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement within the daily operations in the plant. Leading and driving corrective/preventative action will deliver results and improvements to Roskam Baking Company.
Key Essential Functions/Duties:
Leading the Environmental Monitoring (EM) Program for RBC facilities
Lead data analysis and reporting for the EM program
Lead the Investigation, Analysis and Prevention (IAP) and corrective/preventative action (CAPA) process for the EM program
Perform and schedule all related sampling and testing, ensuring testing conforms to RBC GLP practices
Support equipment calibration procedures and processes
Strengthen the cleaning and sanitation verification practices by working within interdepartmental team to collect and report relevant data.
Support the allergen validation process for RBC production facilities
Support the microbiological validation process for RBC production facilities
Identify and proactively plan for process/system improvement, support related quality and sanitation departmental projects
Support internal/external auditing programs
Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:
Required:
Background in science, experience working in the biological sciences
Strong interpersonal skills to include team building and oral communication
Strong customer facing skills
Strong documentation skills
Working knowledge in Microsoft software and computing skills
Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.
AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.
We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer-from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.
