Goodbye April, Hello May.

New month, a new beginning, a new mindset, a new focus, a new start, new intentions, new results.

Consider joining our diverse team of the largest independently owned, center-of-the-plate food distributors in New England and Eastern New York. Providing a full line of quality products from meats to vegetables, dairy, deli, frozen foods, and nonperishables, with a cut-to-order, in-house prime cutting room backed by our reliable service and infallible commitment to our customer’s success.

Ingredients for Your Success

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for the inspection and assessment of raw materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards. Quality Control Technicians will inspect products across the three stages of production (raw material, in-process, and final product) to ensure quality levels are met.

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  Perform quality observations and facility inspections to ensure compliance with standards set by the organization for food safety and safety.
• Perform a Pre-Operational inspection of the Processing Room.
• Perform Daily Warehouse Inspection and temperature monitoring.
• Work with the management to enforce and ensure good manufacturing practices throughout the facility.
• Document and communicate inspection results by completing reports, forms, and logs.
• Engage in internal facility audits as required.
• Cooperate with government agencies during inspections to meet and maintain high production standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly and communicate any issues with the Production Manager and/or Director of compliance.
• Monitor incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and/or returning unacceptable/expired materials.
• Monitor in-process production at all steps by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests to ensure no defects or non-compliances.
• Monitor finished products by confirming specifications and labeling requirements are met.
• Identify and reject non-conforming products discovered during the production process.
• Process and determine the disposition of Customer Returns and In-house Damaged products.
• Ensure QA/QC department covers scheduled USDA amenable product processing according to granted hours of operation.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions to address non-compliances or customer complaints.
• Work as a team under the supervision of the Director of compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship.
• Must be able to work Mon - Fri, 6 am – 3:00 pm (with occasional later days based on production).
• Must be able to be physically onsite (Londonderry, NH).
• Time will be spent on the job site monitoring conditions and inspecting.
• Time will also be spent in an office setting processing paperwork.
• Job sites may be hazardous or pose serious threats in emergency situations.
• Proper safety gear must always be worn.
• A standard 40-hour workweek applies. If unforeseen overtime is required more hours may be necessary.
• Refrigerated/temperature-controlled environment in Warehouse/Processing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of food safety or quality assurance experience, with intermediate level experience in HACCP, USDA FDA-regulated food products.
• CODEX HACCP certification (Preferred).
• PCQI/FSMA certification (Preferred).
• Full understanding and working knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Full understanding of Food Defense requirements.
• Previous experience with S, QF, GFSI, Primus, BRC, and/or USDA/FDA audits is desirable.
• Able to work as a self-starter, unsupervised, and independently.
• Must be flexible with work hours and days.
• Know and understand job-specific applications of USDA, FDA, and OSHA regulations as they apply to quality and food safety.
• Understand company Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP, and Food Safety Plans.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Possess normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

THE PRIME EXAMPLE

Our VISION is what we aspire to be in the future. We want to be New England's most valued provider of center-of-the-plate products through superior sourcing, product knowledge, and service options.

Our MISSION is what we do every day. We will meet our customers’ needs by providing flexible and efficient distribution services.

Our VALUES rule our behavior. Trust – Fairness – Respect – Honesty & Teamwork.

Perks at its Prime

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Long, and Short-Term Disability
• Permanent Life, Cancer, and Accident Insurance
• 401(K)
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Products at Cost ($.10/lb. over cost or $1.00/case over cost)
• Turkey for Thanksgiving
• Prime Roast for Christmas
• Ham for Easter
• Christmas Party
• Safety Boot Program

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