FSQ Auditor - 3rd Shift

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•New Glarus, WI

10d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQ Auditor is responsible for performing quality inspections on random product samples to ensure they meet company-specific quality standards. This includes checks for thickness, weights, lengths, count, and metal detector functionality. The role also involves performing pre-operational checks, monitoring food quality and safety, ensuring accurate product identification and recipe adherence, and handling questions regarding rejected or mislabeled product. The auditor will follow plant holds and releases, enter quality inspection data, record deviations, process supplier corrective action requests, and perform weekly audits. Additionally, they will prepare forms and trend charts, implement corrective actions for deviations, review documentation for accuracy, and manage HACCP sign-offs and hold tags. Verification of equipment condition and calibration, maintenance of HACCP, SSOP, SQF, and prerequisite programs, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are also key responsibilities. The FSQ Auditor will act as a backup for daily operational checklists, assist the Quality Control Supervisor with serious quality problems, and maintain the SQF and HACCP books. The role also includes performing other necessary duties, adhering to safety standards (OSHA, LOTO, PPE), maintaining a clean work area, reporting accidents, ensuring safety devices are functional, and monitoring the work environment for food safety hazards. Effective communication with coworkers and leaders, daily updates to supervisors on shift issues, and suggesting improvements are expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-2 years of experience and/or training in a manufacturing or food environment
An aptitude for math is required.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment
Ability to collaborate with remote employees and work as part of a team.
Must have exceptional time management skills.
Firm knowledge of quality assurance methods, product testing methods, standard measurements, regulatory compliance standards, and documentation procedures
Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Technical/Business area
Associates degree in science or laboratory
Knowledge and experience in quality systems and production
Prior knowledge of food processing equipment
Basic knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, materials and/or manufacturing
Knowledge of SAP
HACCP certification preferred, must be completed within 6 months
Ability to calibrate delicate instruments and take accurate readings on fine gauges.
College degree
Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

Responsibilities

Perform quality inspections on random product samples to ensure samples meet company specific Quality standards.
Perform pre-op – depending on time, scheduling and production including first piece checks at start of shift or new product changeover.
Monitoring the overall safety of the food quality to ensure accurate product identification and recipe instructions are being followed.
Answer questions regarding rejected product, damage on inbound cases and mislabeled cases.
Follow plant holds and releases.
Enter quality inspection data into electronic/written form.
Record deviations/issues into compliance tracker and inform lead/supervisor of said deviations or defects.
Process inbound and outbound supplier corrective action requests.
Perform weekly daily audits.
Prepares necessary forms and trend charts in support of kitchen or packaging inspection function.
Implement corrective actions on deviations found during quality inspections, including product loss or adjustments.
Review of documentation for accuracy and completeness.
HACCP sign off – dependent on qualifications and availability.
Review/Close out hold tags as necessary- list should be printed off daily, hold tags must be accounted for; report missing hold tags to lead/supervisor.
Verify equipment is in good condition and calibrated, as needed.
HACCP, SSOP, SQF, Prerequisite program maintenance - accuracy, completeness, implementation; aligned with review of production paperwork, verifications, calibrations, and counseling, etc.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
Observe team members to ensure compliance, coach as necessary.
Acts as a backup for daily operational checklists.
Assist Quality Control Supervisor with serious or repeated quality problems to help determine the cause and prevent further occurrences.
Maintain SQF and HACCP book, keep documents up to date.
Assist with Quality Control and Production audits.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc.
Communicate with coworkers and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
Keep foreman/supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.