FSQ Technician I

SunOpta•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America. Job Summary: The FSQ Technician is responsible for performing necessary laboratory testing to ensure ingredients, product and packaging conform to specifications. QA Technician follows written and verbal instructions to determine that quality and efficiency standards are being met. In addition, the QA Technician is responsible for the efficiency, safety and quality of laboratory work and for effective communication relative to shift and plant performance.

Requirements

Confident with independent work
Able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision or escalate appropriately
Good past work history
Good attendance
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to do repetitive work Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and at times more
High school diploma or equivalent required
Potential for travel to various SunOpta locations and for meetings or other job-related functions.

Nice To Haves

2+ years related experience in Food Science/Food Technology or a food or beverage production facility preferred

Responsibilities

Assure package integrity and product quality by performing laboratory testing and aseptic package evaluation procedures
Perform laboratory testing such as pH, solids/moisture, sodium, etc
Perform destructive aseptic package testing
Assist with investigations related to product spoilage
Collect and communicate lab data with Quality Supervisor and Operations Shift Leaders
Perform incubation activities according to standard operating procedures
Maintain a clean and organized workstation
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment
Responsible for laboratory equipment calibrations at specified intervals
Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork
Perform microbiology testing including basic plating in clean room environment, stocking lab, shipping samples, retrieving results, and communicating to management as needed
All other duties as assigned
Follow all facility human and food safety policies including proper use of PPE
Report all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor
Understand SQF code, FSMA, HACCP, and Food Defense
Awareness of Food Safety and Quality requirements that pertain to the plant and specific role
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to conduct required testing for products prior to processing, after processing and prior to product release
Cooperate with other shifts and management team for facility housekeeping endeavors
Ensure teamwork with management and operators occurs during each scheduled shift
Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork among production team members
Continuous learning of the Aseptic batching, sterilization, and filling processes