FSQA Sampler Technician

Agriculture Field Ops

639 S Sanborn Rd, Salinas, California

Full-Time/Regular

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COME GROW WITH US!

We are looking to add members to our team! We offer a great benefits package and opportunities to grow and hone your skills!

Pay Rate: $18.65 - 22.80

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and safety of harvesting equipment and growing environments through routine and ad-hoc testing. The technician will handle data entry, review analytics, create detailed reports for management, and collect water, soil, and raw product samples as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

* Collect environmental surface swabs on harvesting equipment as scheduled.

* Conduct ATP swabbing on harvest equipment pre and post sanitation as needed

* Responsible for using Neogen equipment to conduct Zone 1 testing.

* Responsible for data entry, data review and analytics on testing performed.

* Creates reports on data collected for management

* Responsible for collecting water and soil samples as needed for testing

* Collect pre harvest pathogen test raw product samples as needed.

* Perform pre-harvest risk assessments of growing regions.

* Perform quality inspections for harvested products as needed.

* Filling out paperwork on a daily basis.

* Additional inspections as needed (vehicle, equipment, etc.)

* Assist with timeliness of Pre-Harvest inspections (perform additional inspections if needed)

* Inventory management

* Attendance review

* Additional documentation & communication with specialists/managers as needed

* Additional responsibility as needed

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

* 2-3 years of food safety and quality auditing experience required.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
* Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
* Should be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Understand and follow posted work rules/procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to work in various weather conditions.
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
* Ability to travel to various work locations and relocate.
* Must be able to work on exposure temperatures that may change depending on day-by-day weather including extreme cold, heat and rainy conditions.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to work long hours and work 7 days a week.
* Requires working Saturdays, some Sundays, Holidays, and nights.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

* H.S. Diploma or equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

$18.65 - $20.80

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.