FSQ Technician 1st Shift

Classic Jerky Company•Taylor, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Quality assurance (QA) technician that is responsible for ensuring our company and customers remain compliant with industry regulations. You will perform manual and automated tests on company products, calibrate test equipment, and ensure employees are following safety regulations. This position supports the Food safety team with ensuring the facility maintains our USDA food quality standards as well as maintains the facility hygiene standards.

Requirements

Ability to communicate with all levels of team members effectively in oral and written communication.
Computer Skills are required (Microsoft Application required)
Customer Service Skills
Accurate record keeping skills

Nice To Haves

Quality experience a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. SQF)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Quality Assurance: (Preferred)
Food safety: (Preferred)
GMP's: (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Completes daily Food Safety activities including but not limited to pre and post operational checks, temperature checks, thermometer calibration, reinforce GMP best practices by completing self-audits.
Escalates non-compliance to Hygiene & Quality Assurance Manager.
Ensures quality assurance and product/food safety and regulatory compliance, adhering to local, state, and federal environmental health and food safety regulations.
Completes on the spot coaching, as necessary, when completing daily tasks.
Yearly re-trainings are required for the facility to remain complaint.
You will also be trained consistently on Facility Safety, Hygiene, Food Safety, GMP's, and procedural changes.
Performs daily equipment calibration of Metal Detector, scales, Water Activity, Moisture meters.
Perform the quality inspection functions for finished products to assure product quality and package integrity is within specifications.
Tests and verifies that packaging/meat are correct grade, standard, appearance, chemical/ physical/microbiological compliant and sensory attributes are met.
Identifies and acts to prevent unacceptable product shipment to customers.
Participates in physical inspections on a weekly basis on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.)
Daily monitoring of GMP’s and other Prerequisite Programs
Maintains records of findings and highlights non-conformance
Performs package evaluations on finished packages