FSQ Auditor - 3rd Shift

Jack Link's Protein Snacks • New Glarus, WI

2d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The FSQ Auditor performs food safety and quality inspections and audits in a manufacturing environment. The role verifies product specifications, accurate product identification and recipe instructions, production documentation, equipment condition and calibration, and compliance with applicable quality and food-safety programs. The auditor records inspection results and deviations, supports corrective actions, maintains HACCP and SQF documentation, and works with production team members and leaders to address quality and safety issues.

This position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.; hours may vary. The work takes place in a plant/office setting with varying temperatures and noise, moving manufacturing equipment, and wet or slippery floors. Travel may be required. The role involves regular standing, walking, handling items, and lifting or moving materials, with occasional sitting, reaching, and lifting or moving heavier items.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience and/or training in a manufacturing or food environment.
• Aptitude for math.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to proactively solve or address work-related problems.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating or maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize in a multitasking environment.
• Ability to collaborate with remote employees and work as part of a team.
• Exceptional time-management skills.
• Firm knowledge of quality assurance methods, product testing methods, standard measurements, regulatory compliance standards, and documentation procedures.
• Proficiency with internet navigation and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Effective leadership, problem-solving, presentation, and employee-motivation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical/business area, or an associate degree in science or laboratory studies.
• 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; certification must be completed within six months.
• Ability to calibrate delicate instruments and take accurate readings on fine gauges.
• College degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on random product samples, including checks such as thickness, weight, length, count, and metal detection.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and first-piece checks at the start of a shift or during product changeovers, as scheduling and production allow.
• Monitor food quality and verify product identification and recipe instructions; answer questions about rejected products, inbound case damage, and mislabeled cases.
• Follow plant hold and release procedures; review and close out hold tags, account for tags, and report missing tags to a lead or supervisor.
• Enter quality inspection data in electronic or written form and record deviations or defects in the compliance tracker; inform the lead or supervisor.
• Process inbound and outbound supplier corrective action requests.
• Perform daily and weekly audits and assist with Quality Control and Production audits.
• Prepare forms and trend charts supporting kitchen or packaging inspections.
• Implement corrective actions for deviations found during inspections, including product loss or adjustments.
• Review production documentation for accuracy and completeness; maintain HACCP, SSOP, SQF, and prerequisite-program documentation and implementation.
• Complete HACCP sign-off when qualified and available; maintain the SQF and HACCP book and keep documents current.
• Verify equipment condition and calibration as needed.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP training, company prerequisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs; observe team members for compliance and coach as necessary.
• Act as backup for daily operational checklists.
• Assist the Quality Control Supervisor with serious or repeated quality problems to determine causes and prevent recurrence.
• Perform duties in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards, including LOTO and PPE requirements; maintain safety equipment and a safe, clean, organized work area.
• Report accidents and deficiencies promptly and ensure safety devices are installed and functioning properly.
• Monitor the work environment for food-safety hazards, including condensation.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with coworkers and leaders, keep the foreman or supervisor informed of shift problems, and suggest improvements to support activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) participation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual incentive and program-specific awards may be available to eligible Team Members

What This Job Offers

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