Food Safety & Quality Technician

Scoular • Seward, NE

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Technician works in coordination with the rest
of the FSQ team to ensure safe and high-quality food is produced in the
manufacturing facility. This individual will have a direct impact on building
and maintaining a positive food safety and quality culture throughout the
company. This is a fairly broad position that includes various levels of
product/environmental testing, employee and facility auditing, document
verification, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position primarily
works on the production floor and directly supports production. This person
should have a high attention to detail, be an effective communicator, and be a
team player.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED required; college degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months in a related position required, preferably in the food industry. Experience may be substituted with relevant education.
• Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be organized and have effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work well both individually and within a group.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with HACCP, SQF, or FSMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct verification/monitoring checks and cGMP audits throughout production to ensure FSQ requirements are being adhered to. Deviations are addressed and corrected, when possible, and results are documented in the applicable electronic software.
• Complete pre-operational inspections each morning to ensure the production rooms have been cleaned, sanitized, and are ready for production. Pre-operational inspections include visual inspection, environmental monitoring testing, and sanitation concentration checks.
• Collect samples from the environment or food product and complete applicable testing for a variety of microbiological, chemical, and/or functional parameters.
• In collaboration with FSQ Management and the rest of the FSQ Team, assist in completing various continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED