Quality Technician presso 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC

This position is responsible for performing the daily inspections of incoming and assembled materials to ensure the quality of the merchandise is up to specification.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Previous food manufacturing experience with 6+ months in quality control preferred
• HACCP experience
• SQF experience preferred
• Good basic math skills (including percentages, fractions, and decimals) are required
• Experience with Microsoft Suite
• Demonstrated comprehension skills are required to understand general label requirements, lot code formats, procedures, diagrams, flow charts and written specifications

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Able to work in demanding circumstances (crowded conditions, cold storage (40°) for entire shift
• Able to walk and stand for the entire 8 to 10 hour shift
• Minimum 40-hour work week (Additional hours including weekends may be required during peak seasons)
• Able to lift up to 30lbs continuously and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Follow & enforce all Safety and Food Safety Guidelines
  • Ensure HACCP plans are being followed, CCPs are within tolerance and take appropriate actions to correct
  • Verify process production monitoring activities are being performed properly and tolerances are being met. Lot codes, weights and measures, visual appearance, labeling, packaging, etc.
  • Enter Inspection report into QC Software
  • Write inspection reports to capture information and submit to QX Supervisor/delegate employee
  • Work with warehousing to perform receiving inspection on incoming materials
  • Monitor cooler temperatures
  • Assist QA Supervisor as needed in procedures, development, compliance, labeling and nutritional’s
  • Work with all areas to improve GMP compliance
  • Assist in the completion of all other assignments given by QA Supervisor in a timely manner
  • Foster a respectful team environment that supports workplace values through professional communication, motivation, and timely problem resolution
  • Assist in preoperational inspections through visual inspection and swabbing (ATP, allergen)
  • Conduct environmental swabbing as scheduled in the SOP
  • Work with associate and management team as needed at other off-site facilities
  • Monitor refrigerated and frozen items at room temperature as needed
  • Responsible for following all food safety guidelines and reporting any issues to management
  • Communicate quality issues to Supervisor so that immediate adjustments can be made
  • Maintain and actively support safety programs by immediately addressing safety issues
  • Maintain reasonable and reliable attendance

The expected salary range for this position is $22/hour. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law.

To ensure that we remain an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, and other benefits to regular and full-time team members. Benefits vary by location, average hours, and time with the company.

Benefits for this location include*:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and family (if applicable)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401k retirement program
• Mental health resources/ Employee Assistance Program
• 80 hours of paid vacation time (accrued on an hourly basis)
• 9 paid holidays
• 30% employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable

*Exact benefit terms, conditions and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and are subject to applicable law. In addition, the Company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to terminate these and other plans and programs at any time.