Food Safety, Quality, & Regulatory Technician

Morton Salt•Cape Canaveral, FL

About The Position

The FSQR Technician tests and inspects products and processes at various stages of production, evaluates statistical data for reasonability, and helps maintain product quality and reliability. The role ensures the food safety, legality, quality, and authenticity of products. It conducts inspections and testing, maintains laboratory records and documentation, and provides backup coverage for other FSQR technicians as needed. The position is based in an industrial site environment and may include outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Protective gear is required as needed. Employees may encounter moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, vibrations, temperature changes, processing dust, machinery, and moisture. The noise level is typically moderate. The role may require addressing urgent issues outside regular business hours and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds without assistance when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Excel.
Ability to understand and comply with company policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage conflict in a stressful environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced site environment.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively to all levels of the organization and to internal and external staff, government authorities, auditors, customers, and vendors, including in urgent and high-pressure situations.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
A minimum of three years of related laboratory experience.
Experience with HACCP, GMPs, and GFSI.
Strong knowledge of the International Safety Protocol (ISP), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards, and FDA, FSMA, and HACCP program requirements.
Self-motivation, high energy, initiative, and the ability to contribute independently and collaboratively while driving positive changes in systems, processes, and culture.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality inspections of equipment, materials, and processes.
Conduct routine HACCP (FSP) inspections.
Conduct plant inspections of products and processes as prescribed by the FSQR Manager.
Calibrate laboratory and foreign material detection equipment, where applicable.
Complete analytical test method validation studies.
Perform analytical testing of in-process and finished products according to prescribed procedures and log data in the database.
Test incoming materials and ingredients according to the testing schedule.
Perform duties safely and observe EHS standards and laboratory safety guidelines.
Maintain legible preventive maintenance records for laboratory equipment on a prescribed basis.
Maintain the FSQR document storage and backup system.
Provide backup support for other FSQR technicians as needed, including vacation or absence coverage.