FSQA TECH TRAINEE

Standard Meat • Saginaw, MI

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About The Position

The FSQA Technician Trainee is a multi-task position on a dynamic team. The employee learns to monitor food safety and quality procedures to help ensure products are safe and meet company and customer expectations. Training includes following and verifying program procedures, maintaining records and documentation, and taking corrective actions throughout the day. The position has no supervisory authority.

The work regularly involves wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures, including coolers below 40°F and freezers below 0°F. The noise level is moderate. The role requires frequent standing, walking, using hands, and reaching; lifting up to 10 pounds occurs frequently, lifting up to 25 pounds occurs some of the time, and lifting up to 50 pounds occurs less frequently. Climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling are listed as occurring less than one-third of the time. The position requires flexibility to work overtime and weekends.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all personnel.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent standing, walking, hand use, reaching, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform process control for food safety and HACCP systems.
• Verify programs, processes, and finished-goods specifications.
• Maintain customer specifications.
• Learn the USDA’s role and how to contact the onsite FSIS Inspector.
• Conduct USDA (MT) sampling and pre-operational microbial sampling.
• Provide new-hire GMP, food safety, and food defense orientation.
• Conduct raw material audits and verify supplier specifications.
• Verify packaging, pack dates, and product codes.
• Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Report violations and non-conformances to the FSQA Manager or FSQA Supervisor.
• Complete reports and tasks assigned by the FSQA Manager or FSQA Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain good attendance and be flexible to work overtime and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed