FSQ Technician-Sadler's

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Henderson, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Overall functions; collecting samples for upper management, working The Cutting, reading dataloggers, working in rooms to cover breaks/lunches/absentees, approving operational and organizing and signing paperwork under the supervision and direction of the FSQ Supervisor. Furthermore, the lead is expected to lead the QAs with a professional and respectful attitude in absence of the supervisor including making sure the rooms and breaks/lunches are covered and dealing with USDA. The FSQ Technician steps in for the FSQ Supervisor if the Supervisor is absent or otherwise unavailable.

Requirements

Proficient with basic computer skills
Able to read/write English
1 year experience with QA department

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience as a QA, preferably for at least one year with knowledge of multiple rooms, and exceptional leadership capability.

Responsibilities

Collects samples from required areas of the plant and transfers samples to the laboratory
Verifies internal temperature of products
Performs pre-operational evaluations on production rooms and machinery
Performs audits of incoming raw product and outgoing finished product
Performs swabs as necessary for investigations, positives, construction, allergen, pre-op, or audits.
Monitors production personnel to ensure employee hygiene practices are followed correctly
Verifies the calibration of production instruments (i.e. metal detector, scales)
Maintains inventory in QA lab(swabs, thermometers, dataloggers, daily utensils, etc.,)
Maintains proper documentation of audits and evaluations
Must be able to stand between 2 – 3 hours at a time, will work the required shift for the QA Dept.
Must be willing to follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) of the company which include but are not limited to: use of a hair net, use of gloves, use of a company approved frock and rubber boots, no jewelry, no nail polish or artificial nails, no shorts, no open-toed shoes, no ripped clothing or rhinestones/glitter on clothing, no chewing gum, candy or tobacco.
Supervise FSQ Auditor in the room to ensure that all GMPs and policies are being followed.
Position may require the lead to delegate tasks to FSQ Auditors or move them between departments to fill in open positions or cover breaks.
The FSQ Technician will stand in as FSQ supervisor if the FSQ supervisor is absent.