Safety Technician jobs in La Crosse, WI

Superior Fresh is an industry-leading aquaponics facility specializing in organic leafy greens and Atlantic salmon. Our Wisconsin facility is situated on a private 800-acre Native Restoration Preserve nestled in the picturesque Coulee Region. Our state-of-the-art, land-based recirculation aquaculture system is the first in the United States to raise Atlantic salmon. In conjunction with salmon, Superior Fresh grows the highest quality organic produce in an ultramodern 13-acre hydroponics greenhouse. At Superior Fresh, we produce the freshest, healthiest food available year-round, while maintaining the highest sustainability standards.

In the Food Safety Quality Technician role you will be responsible for supporting product quality and safety of products produced and communicate non-compliances to operational management. You will verify and document regulatory programs (HACCP, SSOP, GMP and product labeling) and follow and comply with company procedures and policies set forth by management team and customer specifications.

Primary Job Functions

This section describes the primary/essential responsibilities that this job performs.

1. Conduct Internal Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)/ Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) walk throughs.

2. Conduct shelf-life studies on new products and to verify current shelf-life.

3. Conduct environmental sampling for common foodborne illness pathogens and trend data overtime to look for trends using swabbing and water sampling techniques.

4. Conduct hazard assessments and keep inventory on food safety and occupational safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by working with vendors and team members.

5. Complete internal auditing of the HACCP plan for harvesting and process flows.

6. Collaborate with Quality Assurance Manager on Safe Quality Food (SQF) third party audits, DATCP audits and USDA Organic audits by completing supporting food documents such as Approved Supplier Programs, Incoming Shipment Logs, equipment calibration records, product specification sheets, etc.

7. Facilitate training on various food safety and quality procedures to entire team.

8. Comply with company bio-security plans, food safety requirements, and standard operating procedures related to all tasks.

9. Safe and proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.

10. Daily cleaning of tools, equipment, and work areas.

Secondary Job Functions

This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.

1. Maintain reliable attendance.

2. Actively participate in meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.

3. Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Job Qualifications

Education:

· High School Diploma with general undergraduate coursework, required

· Undergraduate coursework or relevant experience with food quality systems

Experience:

· 1-2 years of experience with food safety and quality

Licenses or Certifications

· None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Microsoft Office competency

· Data analysis

· Basic counting and math skills

· Work with others as part of a team

· Perform multiple tasks

· Ability to perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment.

· Reliable

· Punctual

· Perform duties in compliance with company policies

Work Environment

Predominately in semi-controlled environments, from general office workspaces to Greenhouse (exposed to sunlight, minimum of 70 degrees F) and Packhouse (38 degrees F).

Schedule Expectations

1. Typically Monday – Friday, 5 am to 1:30 pm, but may include some evenings or weekends if necessary.

2. Located in remote/rural environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Food Safety: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person