Food Quality Control Technician (Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred)

Vista Hermosa

Job Category
Quality Assurance
Overview
Description

Vista Hermosa (a Tacombi Brand) is looking to hire a Quality Control Technician to join our growing team!

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*Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred*

*Must be authorized to work in the United States, as we do use the e-verify process to be compliant with federal regulations*

*Must be at least 18 years of age or older*

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Vista Hermosa manufactures the best Nixtamal corn and flour tortillas in New York City and our mission is to provide healthy, nutritious and the most authentic food experience to keep the culinary traditions of Mexico alive with our consumers and customers. Vista Hermosa believes that the tortilla, used for centuries in Mexico, not only holds food together but enhances the flavor so we take great care and pride in producing fresh corn and flour tortillas everyday free of additives & preservatives.

We are looking for experienced high-energy team players in operations to continue driving our fast growth and fast paced organization. This position requires someone who is passionate about Mexican traditions and delivering products of the highest quality and consistency, while keeping the company 100% compliant with both internal and external certifications, procedures, systems and processes. This position is perfect for people who thrive in a fast-growing startup environment and are not afraid of rolling up their sleeves, working with the team and getting things done.

Job Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To:

  • Some Pre-Op and Post-Op inspections.
  • Monitors production lines to verify codes, labels, check temperature of the oven and walking refrigerator, weights and packaging.
  • Performs swabs at changeover.
  • Examines, evaluates, analyses and keeps records of materials and products from receiving through production and shipping.
  • Handles protocols for Holds, rework & compliant ingredients.
  • Prepares daily Production Summaries and scans to file.
  • Test PH, Brix,Color,Moisture and salt daily.
  • Work closely with shipping and production in matters related to quality control.
  • Adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety and food quality fundamentals including traceability, Hazard Analysis and Critical control points (HACCP), plans, allergens.
  • Recording, sorting, classifying and storing information on paper and in computer databases.
  • Recording and reporting deviations and violations of production and company processes and procedures
  • Work under the supervision of the QA Manager.

General Requirements:

  • Good reading and writing skills
  • Bilingual, fluency in Spanish and English
  • Competent keyboard skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • An ability to work individually and as part of a tea
  • Attention to detail.
  • Experience in manufacturing environment
  • Flexible schedule is highly desired
  • Knowledge of state and city laws and regulations
  • Some knowledge of FDA regulations and codes
  • Some knowledge of OSHA regulations
  • Legally eligible to work in the US

Pay Rate:

  • $17 - $18/hour

Work schedule:

  • 10am to 7pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Brooklyn, NY 11232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Quality control: 1 year (Required)
  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
  • Food safety: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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