FSQA Analyst

B&G Foods•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

The FSQA Analyst ensures food safety, quality, and regulatory standards are upheld throughout the production process. The role combines production-line inspections with QA/QC system responsibilities, quality-control testing, continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence. The position works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or laboratory/QA roles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to make accurate measurements using laboratory instruments.
Time-management skills and self-motivation for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Monitor critical control points and production processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
Promote food safety, quality, GMP, and workplace safety standards through day-to-day engagement in production areas and the laboratory.
Test raw-material and finished-good samples throughout production, including pH, Brix, CO₂, titration, and density, and document results in production and QC records.
Conduct microbiological, physical, and chemical laboratory analyses as required by the facility.
Assist onsite QC Laboratories with calibration, instrumentation qualification, inventory management, and other duties as needed.
Help resolve quality and food-safety issues and participate in root-cause analysis and troubleshooting in production areas and the laboratory.
Participate in SQF internal food-safety audits and food-safety GMP inspections.
Maintain and verify FSQ documentation compliance.
Participate in internal audits, mock recalls, and facility inspections.
Calibrate equipment and support ERP system updates.
Support document control and the retention-sample library.
Perform backup duties for critical programs as needed, including environmental swabbing and sanitation-clearance protocols.