Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
- Follow all safety, environmental rules and regulations applicable to position.
- Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
- Analyzes, verifies and approves hourly and first case product release, generates and approves COA letters through the use of IBM, Infor M3, TLC and Agilent software.
- Ensures safety stock levels of laboratory supplies are maintained, including but not limited to titration chemical orders, chemical waste, environmental monitoring sponges, swabs for ATP and allergen testing, GC standards, sample collection containers, personal protective equipment, lab supplies such as metal detectable writing utensils , personal protective equipment, flashlights, calculators, etc.
- Manages the calibration and preventive maintenance of all lab equipment and instruments including but not limited to: refractometer, moisture, fat, salt, acid analyzer, PH meters, Gas Chromatograph, Color Spectrometer are calibrated and operational. Possesses basic technical knowledge of equipment to trouble shoot in case of malfunctions. Responsible to coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs with equipment service providers.
- Oversees the laboratory proficiency programs and third party laboratory services as well as lab certification programs. This includes but is not limited to New Jersey Department of Environment laboratory certification program, American Oil Chemist Society lab certification program, liaison between the lab an ESML and Merieux lab services.
- Develops and conducts food safety and quality trainings, and ensures all regulatory training requirements are fulfilled. Training including but not limited to QA corporate training scheduled topics, Corrective and Prevention Action trainings, change in process trainings, remedial trainings and regulatory mandatory trainings. Organizes and conducts laboratory meetings as appropriate.
- Oversees QA technician’s performance including but not limited to: disciplinary actions, time card approvals, trainings, tool boxes, individual coaching/mentorship and direct observation of tech’s performance. Schedules QA technician shifts and approve time cards and Personal Time off.
- Develops and updates all laboratory standard operating procedures and laboratory forms as needed. Uploads , updates and archives documents to policy tech and disseminates updates to all appropriate departments.
- Assists the QA manager in sanitation operations, surveillance and documentation as needed.
- Provides the QA manager with schedule and up to date information regarding lab operations, food safety and quality deviations.
- Monitor all product holds and product deviations, and document appropriately.
- Reviews and verifies all pertaining documentation, including but not limited to: swab sheets, batch cards, weight control sheets, positive release sheet and line checks.
- Additional duties as required by direct Manager.
- Associates degree at a minimum bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality standards
- Proficient (or ability to become proficient) use of Word/Excel and various inventory systems.
- HACCP, PCQI
- Must be highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Must have good problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must be team oriented, able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner.
Must be able to walk and climb up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed). Ability to perform physical tasks requiring standing, bending, and walking for extended periods.
Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)
Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.
Yearly Compensation: $75,153 - $121,025
Candidate must consent a background screening, drug test and physical.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance
Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance
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What We Do
Stratas Foods LLC is a leading supplier of fats, oils, sauces, mayonnaises and dressings to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America.
Stratas Foods has built its leadership position in the industry through a combination of product consistency, quality and service. Stratas is also recognized for its innovation in terms of research and development to meet the demands of consumers for “better performing” and “better for you” products. Stratas’ team of scientists, working in its industry leading Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Center, are often well ahead of client or industry demands.
The RDI Center enables Stratas' team of scientists to develop, test, and prototype a wide range of innovative oil products in well-equipped labs and pilot plant facilities. The RDI cutting-edge products are well-received in the market place and in the industry.
Stratas Foods also has the most customer-focused experimental kitchen in the industry, THE KITCHEN, where customers can experiment, test and invent new recipes. THE KITCHEN regularly hosts ideation and innovation sessions with chefs and branding teams, sales training, marketing and branding, bringing sauce ideas and food to life in real life applications, the testing and building of sauces, dressings and marinades.
We have exciting videos from the RDI Center and THE KITCHEN, in addition to product news and recipes that we will be sharing on this page.
With production facilities in Illinois, California, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and New Jersey and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, we are well positioned to meet the needs of our customers
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