About Job

Company

Fed Ex Ground

Address

29 Green Earth Ave
Johnston, RI 02919

Position Industry

Manufacturing/Warehouse

Position Title

Warehouse Package Handler

Wages

15.50 -16hr

Requirements

Previous work experience required, No resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Evening, Overnight

Position Description

Warehouse duties include loading, unloading, and sorting of packages of various sizes.

About Job

Company

Edesia

Address

550 Romano Vineyard Way
North Kingstown, RI 02852

Position Industry

Manufacturing/Warehouse

Position Title

Director of Quality

Wages

Exempt

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

JOB SUMMARY: Edesia makes lifesaving ready-to-use foods to treat and prevent malnutrition for children and other populations in need all over the world. Food safety and quality of these products is of utmost importance to assure that these foods are safe and effective. The Director of Quality is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Sanitation functions at Edesia. Their responsibility includes areas – one centered on the production of humanitarian products for export (through agencies including USAID, the World Food Programme, UNICEF) and the other focused on the production of products for domestic distribution (through agencies including USDA, food banks). This role is responsible for assuring that Edesia is in full compliance with clients’ production and quality specifications, U.S. FDA/USDA (including FSMA Preventive Controls Human Food Rule), as well as BRC international food standards. They must be effective with organization and time-management and must possess a blend of technical skills as well as management and leadership skills in this hands-on position. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Key member of the company’s Director and Leadership team. Contribute management expertise when called upon as well as being proactive in providing guidance and experience as situations require. Manage the QA/QC Manager and Quality Project Manager, and ensures the development and effectiveness of the Managers as well as all members of their teams. Offer guidance and support in all areas related to quality and food safety Serve as acting Manager for either area, in absence of either Manager Direct the Food Safety/Quality Department in the development, implementation and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems. Overseeing management of the documentation system, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions. Ensure that all internal Operational Departments (Production, Maintenance, R&D, Sales & Operations Planning and Procurement) needs are met by the Food Safety/Quality Department. Ensure compliance to international and federal food safety standards (including, but not limited to FSMA, FDA, USDA and interagency requirements). Ensure the organization’s processes and systems are adequate to implement, achieve, and maintain BRC certification. Lead the interdepartmental Edesia Food Safety Team, taking charge of identifying and analyzing the causes of product failure, proposing solutions and corrective actions, and continuously improving the manufacturing methods. Lead the Crisis Management Team in relation to any serious anomalies in product quality and food safety testing (for example, suspected microbiological contamination). Reviewing patterns and trends shared in product quality testing, as shared by the QA/QC Manager and the Quality Project Manager (for example, trends in vitamins, microbiology in product or environmental monitoring). Oversight of the internal auditing program and assure that Edesia is internally following its procedures per its QMS program. review is happening according to schedule and as needed. Management of high-level quality communications (ie. memos, trainings and external reports, annual) both internally and externally, as needed. Presenting annual Quality Management Review to senior leadership. Support the Quality Project Manager in the development and growth of a robust on-site microbiological and analytical testing program. Primary point of contact to Nutriset and chair of the Edesia-Nutriset Technical Committee. This role involves leading discussions and operational initiatives which are in partnership with Nutriset, and thereafter, project managing implementation interdepartmentally for the organization. Example initiatives include: heat treatment, CIP, packaging changes, etc. Act as leader in customer audits (with USAID, USDA, UNICEF, World Food Programme, etc.) and 3rd party audits such as BRC certification and reassessment audits. Lead the management of a robust and effective Supplier Assurance Program including supply chain preventive controls. Validate and audit raw material suppliers and ingredients, negotiating favorable arrangements for ingredient analysis. Assuring that Food Safety/Quality Team is maintaining regular audit schedule and has confidence in the integrity of food safety throughout the supply. Demonstrate commitment to EEO and Affirmative Action Programs and responsibilities.

About Job

Company

Edesia

Address

550 Romano Vineyard Way
North Kingstown, RI 02852

Position Industry

Manufacturing/Warehouse

Position Title

Quality Control Technician-3rd Shift

Wages

hourly

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Overnight

Position Description

HOURS: 3rd Shift (10:45PM – 7:00 AM) JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Control Technician will assist the Quality Department with the implementation and monitoring of the Quality Management System (QMS). They will also be responsible for inspecting and auditing the manufacturing lines for proper product specification, product quality, and packaging quality. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The Quality Control Technician will: Assure that Edesia is adhering to all relevant international, state and local food manufacturing regulations and help to maintain BRC certification Monitor sanitation, safety regulations and procedures, GMPs and HACCP, FSMA and BRC Standards. Ensure and educate employees on food safety, BRC and quality standards; provide real time feedback to production line workers to make necessary corrections Perform on-line production floor checks at a minimum of every 2 hours throughout duration of shift. Sample and inspect finished product for safety, quality and organoleptic to assure compliance to customer specifications Check label and packaging for correct code dates, product size, clarity, product, and customer Conduct bench analysis for nutrient and physical parameters Prepare necessary laboratory titrations Record inspection and testing data such as weights, temperatures, package integrity checks, water activity, chloride, and vitamin C Perform ATP swabbing of surfaces and equipment Perform the daily Quality Pre-Operational line clearance inspections and documents the inspection Communicate issues and important information to the appropriate person immediately Peer review to confirm that all the documentation is recorded correctly (including sanitation paperwork and operation quality check paperwork) Collect and manage all finished product samples for micro testing, retains, sample library, and other analytical testing or customer requirements Check and record cooler temperature, once per shift Perform CCP verification checks Prepare and perform stability testing and analysis of finished products Identify and isolate finished product that does not meet standards Conduct GMP inspections throughout the facility and communicate findings to supervisor and staff Receive, sample, inspect and test bulk oil deliveries Maintain inventory of lab supplies, and order as needed Solve quality issues on the production floor when they arise Other QA tasks and production-support tasks as assigned

About Job

Company

Edesia

Address

550 Romano Vineyard Way
North Kingstown, RI 02852

Position Industry

Manufacturing/Warehouse

Position Title

Production Supervisor-3rd Shift

Wages

Exempt

Requirements

Previous work experience required, Resume required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Overnight

Position Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Production Supervisor is expected to provide fair and effective leadership to their production staff, with a strong focus of building a well-rounded cross trained team. A primary focus on company values of Integrity, Trust, and Teamwork. The PS will be directly responsible for all production functionality throughout their shift. The PS should be a strong communicator with the ability to direct, delegate and communicate senior management directives pertaining to safety, quality, productivity and human services. The PS must work effectively with all support departments: maintenance, quality, and warehouse on a daily basis, maintaining a positive relationship with all support departments. The PS must possess and be able to develop trouble shooting skills specific to the manufacturing process, but not limited to. The PS should monitor inventory levels on all raw materials (daily) and be accountable for all usage discrepancies. The PS must understand and utilize root cause analysis. All continuous improvement methods should be utilized daily when problem solving methods are needed. Ability to develop and execute appropriate action plans to resolve staff, mechanical, quality, and process improvement initiatives. The PS should operate in a LEAN manufacturing environment. Also, able to focus on contributions to safety, continuous improvement, increased productivity, cost controls and reductions. The PS will also be responsible for training of new employees, and Identifying potential growth and developing other team members. The PS should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office modules, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. o Responsible for consistently attaining acceptable KPI’s of their respective shifts Demonstrate commitment to EEO and Affirmative Action Programs and responsibilities. Helping to improve Safety concerns and identifying all potential hazards, along with promoting all safety programs to their staff Communicating/Maintaining quality improvements and initiatives. Effectively communicating all chapter of QMS and added to all programs which need improvements Meeting or exceeding daily production output goals, along with effectively communicating these expectations. Maintaining and adhering to Edesia’s MSS Master Sanitation Schedule with strong follow-up to ensure effectiveness. Ensuring that all data collections are accurate and meet Edesia’s QMS standards. Must understand inventory control systems, and perform daily physical inventory Effectively communicate “Just In Time” mentality and other continuous improvement policies Able to effectively review and asset a development plan for each of their direct reports Able to operate all machinery Able to train staff members on correct change-over policies and procedures within all areas of production. Able to use and effectively operate the PCS Programmable Control System. Able to continuously develop their team member on a version upgrade of changes. Must effectively communicate Edesia’s company core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, and Teamwork

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Company

G&G Technologies

Address

6 Grandview St.
Coventry, RI 02816

Position Industry

Manufacturing/Warehouse

Position Title

CNC Machinest

Wages

7-3:30 pm

Requirements

Previous work experience required

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

No

Shifts Available

Daytime

Position Description

We are looking for a skilled Machinist to operate a variety of machines to perform assigned tasks. You will produce or repair precision parts using both manual and automated equipment and accurate measurements. A great machinist needs to possess manual dexterity and an eye for detail. They must have knowledge of mathematics and mechanics as well as respect for safety precautions. The goal is to ensure effective production operations and optimize procedures. Responsibilities • Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output • Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job • Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping • Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job • Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc. • Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues • Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects • Keep records of approved and defective units or final products • Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages Skills • Proven experience as machinist • Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.) • Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements • Knowledge of the properties of metal, especially stainless steel, and other material • Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals • Good at math with analytical abilities • Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items • High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship will be an asset