Farm QC Inspector

General Description:

The Farm Inspector is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Farm Inspector does this by inspecting the farms that are direct suppliers of raw milk for processing. The Farm Inspector also ensures that all milk and related products meet all FDA and State Regulations. The Farm Inspector completes these functions in support of the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
2. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
3. Responsible for complying with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
4. Act as a liaison between Byrne/Ultra Dairies and Raw Milk Suppliers in helping to identify and support areas of concern.
5. Review customer complaints through data collected and implement corrective action as needed.
6. Act as an agent of the company by promoting a harmonious, safe, and fun workplace environment free from harassment and discrimination.
7. Maintain compliance with Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
8. Maintain compliance with NYS Department of Agriculture & Milk Ordinance.
9. Maintain and perform all producer related tests, including farm milk weights.
10. Compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerning their supervisor/lead.
11. Must evaluate all farms in the FARM Animal Welfare Evaluator program as required.
12. Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
13. Responsible for ensuring direct reports assigned duties and responsibilities are covered during planned and unplanned absences from work, including acting as a backup as necessary.
14. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
15. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adhere to sanitation practices.
16. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Essential Knowledge, and Skills:

1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
3. Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
4. Knowledge of the company’s mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.
5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Education/Experience:

1. BA/BS Degree in Biology or Agricultural related field
2. Have or able to obtain a NYS CMI license in the inspection of the operations of dairy farms and a NYS Milk Receivers License.
3. Must be a certified FARM Animal Welfare Evaluator.
4. Experience in the dairy and food industry is preferred.

Performance Standards:

1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in business- and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
4. Comply with performance criteria, and standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures, and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

1. Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shifts.
2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by the Supervisor/Manager.
3. Salaried: Generally scheduled for 40-45 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

1. Normally protected from weather and temperature changes, possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid, or windy weather conditions does exist.
2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.
3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with a meal break.
4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Work Location:

• Syracuse, NY

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $63,500 to $95,500.

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