FSQA Technician- 2nd Shift 5PM-2AM (Tuesday- Saturday)

Clemens Food Group LLC•Hatfield Township, PA

About The Position

The FSQA Technician monitors, verifies, and supports food safety and quality programs within a pork processing facility. The position performs routine inspections, product evaluations, process verifications, and documentation reviews to ensure compliance with USDA, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, customer, and company requirements. The posting describes the FSQA Technician II as an experienced quality team member who provides technical support to production operations and assists with corrective actions to maintain product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role includes food safety and quality monitoring across slaughter, fabrication, processing, packaging, and warehouse operations; regulatory recordkeeping and audit support; and investigation of product non-conformances and quality deviations. The technician may place affected products on hold, support disposition activities, and monitor and document corrective actions. The listed schedule is 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Clemens Food Group states that employees are subject to pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug screen, and that reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–4 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food manufacturing.
Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety principles.
Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Understanding of USDA-FSIS regulations and meat industry requirements.
Strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions regarding food safety concerns.
Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field.
Experience in pork processing, meat processing, or USDA-regulated food manufacturing.
HACCP certification or formal food safety training.
Knowledge of SQF, BRCGS, or other GFSI-recognized food safety systems.
Experience with environmental monitoring and microbiological sampling programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine food safety and quality inspections throughout slaughter, fabrication, processing, packaging, and warehouse operations.
Perform HACCP monitoring and verification, including Critical Control Point (CCP) checks and documentation review.
Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and company food safety programs.
Conduct pre-operational, operational, and post-operational inspections as required.
Verify product specifications, labeling accuracy, packaging integrity, and product quality standards.
Perform sensory evaluations, weight checks, temperature monitoring, and product quality assessments.
Collect product, environmental, and water samples for microbiological and chemical testing.
Ensure compliance with USDA-FSIS regulations and company policies.
Maintain accurate food safety, quality, and regulatory records.
Assist during USDA, customer, third-party, and internal audits.
Verify completion of corrective actions and preventive measures.
Escalate food safety, quality, or regulatory concerns to FSQA leadership promptly.
Investigate product non-conformances and quality deviations.
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Place affected products on hold when necessary and support disposition activities.
Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and document findings.