Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Performs the activities related to microbiological, analytical, performance and sensory evaluation using established methods and procedures. Understands, trains in and enforces BRC Global Standards for Food Safety including but not limited to formula control, data integrity, HACCP, GMP's, process monitoring, communication and document control, customer specifications, regulatory, RPC Quality and reliability standards

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Document test results, communicate deviations with management and co-associates.
• Perform QA tasks including product sampling, line monitoring, auditing, lab testing and calibrations to ensure compliance to specifications.
• Place ingredients and finished goods on hold, as directed by the QA Manager/QA Team Leader.
• Investigate the root cause of defects in raw and finished products and implement corrective actions.
• Reviewing and approving deviation, investigations, and corrective and preventive action that is associated with analytical laboratories.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, chemistry or biology related field required. Related work experience preferred but not required.
• Chemistry work related: Water activity., Free fatty acid testing; Viscosity, ; PH effect on Food; Brix, Concentration; Moisture analyses; allergen tests, Flour testing attributes,
• Microbiology work related: Knowledge of pathogens and its growth characteristics as it relates to food manufacturing and the facility. Bacterial growth requirement; Bacterial identification; Growth morphology; Temperature growth requirement; Bacterial food source.
• Ability to constructively deal with change and pressure. Willing to continue training/ education as necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to taste.
• Must have understanding of microbiological contaminates.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.