FSQ Tech I B Shift

Blount Fine Foods•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated company specializing in manufacturing, marketing, and developing premium fresh prepared foods. The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Technician supports the management team in maintaining product quality and safety by assisting with FSQ responsibilities, documentation, and compliance with safety and quality protocols. The position is on B Shift, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. The hourly rate is $18.00–$18.45. The technician works under the direction of the FSQ Senior Technician and Supervisor. Work may include finished-product testing, production-environment inspections, quality audits, raw-material inspections and testing, and laboratory tasks when assigned to the raw material laboratory. The role also requires accurate documentation and adherence to company food-safety, allergen-control, GMP, SOP, and safety requirements. The position requires travel as needed and a pre-employment background check, including Motor Vehicle Record screening every two years. Personal auto insurance must meet company policy. The work may take place in production areas with typical safety considerations, and the employee must meet the physical requirements necessary to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
Fast learner with proficiency in HRIS and talent management software.
Basic math skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Strong analytical skills to identify problems, gather data, and draw conclusions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to operate relevant software.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate when appropriate, and perform under pressure.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel as required.
Must meet physical requirements to perform essential functions.
Pre-employment background check, including Motor Vehicle Record screening every two years, and personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the FSQ Senior Technician and Supervisor each shift.
Report and document non-conformances to Level 2 technicians or higher.
Perform finished-product testing, record data accurately, and complete relevant documentation.
Conduct food-safety inspections in production, including inter-batch cleaning verifications.
Conduct batching and packaging quality audits to verify specifications are met.
Perform daily GMP and SSOP inspections.
Complete assigned weekly and monthly tasks.
Conduct second-day testing and raw-material inspections, including data entry.
Manage and organize finished-product retails.
Communicate raw-material issues to the team.
When assigned to the raw-material laboratory, test and analyze raw materials and manage raw-material holds.
When assigned to the raw-material laboratory, calibrate laboratory equipment, investigate nonconforming raw materials, create and submit NCRs, and prepare inspection activities.
When assigned to the raw-material laboratory, operate and maintain laboratory instruments and inspect finished products for food-safety hazards, including foreign materials.
Complete required documentation accurately and honestly.
Follow company GMPs, SOPs, and safety policies; enforce allergen-control programs and procedures.
Promptly report suspicious activities or packages.
When monitoring CCPs, be trained in HACCP principles and adhere to approved plans.
Perform other related duties as assigned.