FSQ Technician I (Nights)

SunOpta • Midlothian, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The FSQ Technician performs laboratory testing to ensure ingredients, products, and packaging meet specifications. The role follows written and verbal instructions to verify quality and efficiency standards and is responsible for safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory work, as well as communicating shift and plant performance. The position is based at SunOpta’s plant in Midlothian, Texas, in a production and manufacturing environment. The night shift runs from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a 2-2-3 pattern, with some flexibility potentially needed. The role may involve travel to other SunOpta locations for meetings and job-related functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must learn and consistently perform the essential duties.
• Good attendance record and ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds, and to stand for extended periods.
• Follow food safety and quality requirements applicable to the plant and the role.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of related experience in Food Science/Food Technology or in a food or beverage production facility.
• Some flexibility in working hours may be needed.
• Willingness to travel to various SunOpta locations for meetings and other job-related functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and aseptic package evaluation procedures to assure package integrity and product quality.
• Conduct laboratory tests such as pH, solids/moisture, and sodium testing.
• Perform destructive aseptic package testing.
• Assist with investigations related to product spoilage.
• Collect and communicate laboratory data to the Quality Supervisor and Operations Shift Leaders.
• Perform incubation activities according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and cooperate with other shifts and management on facility housekeeping.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment at specified intervals.
• Accurately prepare and maintain area paperwork.
• Perform microbiology testing, including basic plating in a clean room environment; stock the lab; ship samples; retrieve results; and communicate results to management as needed.
• Follow facility human and food safety policies, use PPE properly, and report near misses and accidents to the production supervisor.
• Follow SOPs and conduct required product testing before processing, after processing, and before product release.
• Work as a team with management and operators during each scheduled shift and contribute to teamwork among production team members.
• Continue learning about aseptic batching, sterilization, and filling processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid family leave
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k) with match
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• $2.00 per hour shift differential for working a 12-hour night shift on a 2-2-3 pattern

What This Job Offers

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