FSQA Senior Technician

Sheetz, Inc•Findlay, OH

About The Position

Ensure and verify that foods produced/assembled and distributed through Sheetz Distribution Services adhere to established high food safety & quality standards through implementation of food safety and quality assurance programs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent certifications required.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in food safety or related field required.
Minimum 1 year in a laboratory environment required.
Previous exposure to microbiological laboratory practices required.
ANSI Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification (Required within 1 year of employment)
Basic HACCP Certification (Required within 1 year of employment)
Advanced HACCP Certification (Required within 1 year of employment)
Seafood HACCP Certification (Required within 1 year of employment)
FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (Required within 1 year of employment)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Recommend and establish food safety and quality procedures via written programs that will be implemented in Sheetz Distribution Services.
Conduct implementation, training, verification and validation of critical food safety programs to comply with company food safety & quality standards as well as government regulations.
Assist in investigating complaints pertaining to product in stores that have been manufactured and/or distributed through Sheetz Distribution Services.
Collect environmental, product, and other samples to conduct chemical and/or microbiological testing to investigate, collect data, as well as ensure products and ingredients meet written specifications as appropriate or necessary.
Conduct appropriate follow-up procedures when standards are not met.
Prepare appropriate schedules for testing – microbiological and otherwise.
Ensure FSQA collected data and testing verification is completed correctly, maintained appropriately and reports are prepared in a timely manner.
Provide appropriate updates and consistently communicate with FSQA department leadership and SDS Management teams as needed.
Act as facility backup to department leadership as needed, including meeting minimum training and competency requirements to serve as backup.
Maintain laboratory in an organized and sanitary condition while maintaining and practicing good laboratory practices.
Assist in conducting monthly self-inspections of the SDS Facilities.