Meat Scientist Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

At Prime Meats, weve been delivering premium proteins since 1992, serving restaurants, butcher shops, and grocery partners throughout the Southeast. As we continue to grow across the U.S., one thing remains constant: our dedication to quality, service, and the people who bring our mission to life.

Our success is built on a strong culture of respect, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. Thats why we foster a supportive work environment where every team member is valued, heard, and encouraged to develop their skills.

If youre looking to be part of a company with a strong foundation, a people-first culture, and a vision for growth, Prime Meats is the place for you.

!Join a collaborative and growing company & take the next step in your career!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Paid Training.
• Referral Bonus Up to $300.
• 10 days off a year (paid).
• Medical/Dental/Vision health benefits.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Employee pricing on Prime Meats products.
• Discounts on corporate purchases: a 50% discount on dining at all our restaurants: Frontera Mex-Mex Grill, Lucianos, Pampas Steakhouse, and Frankies The Steakhouse.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all procedures, schedules, and forms related to SQF and other certifications
  updated and to be prepared for audits.
• Ensure that all the records relating to Food Safety and Quality systems are followed
  according to procedures. When it is necessary, this person must do training for
  personnel assigned to keep the records.
• Conduct weekly verifications of the records related to the Food Safety and Quality System
  and other regulatory requirements. He/she must print and maintain the updated forms
  for every person responsible for writing the records.
• This position must attend services suppliers related to cleaning/food safety, such as
  pest control, cleaning, and others, he/she must review service records and be sure
  They are following internal procedures.
• Responsible for the verification and application of calibration procedures of the measurement
  dispositive like thermometers, scales, etc.
• This person must conduct daily internal inspections in the warehouse, which include
  evaluation of temperatures, conditions, cleaning, and accommodation of the product
  in the storage areas. The objective is that he/she can identify compliance or noncompliance of internal rules and apply corrective measures with the supervisor when
  it is necessary.
• Monitor the shelf-life of products to ensure products do not spoil, and verify the
  change of locations procedures (fresh to frozen).
• Follow up on products procedures in conjunction with warehouse personnel to
  ensure product is handled correctly and final destinations are adequate.
• Conduct inspections of receiving and shipping procedures to ensure that the parameters
  of transportation and products are met correctly. Apply corrective actions when
  necessary.
• Responsible for identifying and applying hold product procedures when an item
  does not comply with quality parameters. Maintain updated hold products inventory
  and follow up with the destination of these products in the Florida location.
• Onboarding of new hired personnel in all the topics related to Quality/Food Safety as
  PPE, HACCP, Food Safety Policies, and SQF. Support with other topics like safety or
  human resources-related items.
• Support the implementation of safety procedures, such as weekly inspections of safety
  dispositive and attention to the first response to accidents.
• Document and report deviations in products originated by vendors, follow up
  development of claims and resolutions.
• Implementation and follow-up to the quality/food safety annual training schedule, develop training materials, perform training sessions, and maintain records of the training events.

Skills and requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in a food-related manufacturing facility.
• College degree in Food Science or related field with HACCP certification.
• Quality Control experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of USDA/SQF/SOP and inspection performance (a plus).
• Knowledge of basic GMPs. (is a plus).
• Bilingual (English-Spanish). Must be able to read and write in English to perform necessary documentation.
• E-verify company.