FSQA Technician

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC•Tarboro, NC

18h•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA Technician identifies and assists in the elimination of product concerns; maintains accurate, detailed laboratory and compliance records; makes decisions and provides guidance regarding food safety as well as product quality; supports initiatives to drive and monitor continuous improvement; and supports programs including Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory, and Research and Development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
In lieu of degree, two years of related experience/training in food manufacturing required.
Ability to complete micro testing of finished product, ingredients, and environmental samples.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) required.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Solid organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment while performing job. (i.e. safety glasses, ear plugs, bump cap, hair net, steel toe rubber boots, autoclave gloves, goggles).
Must be able to constantly stand, stoop, walk, bend, push or pull for duration of shift, which may last up to 12 hours.
Must have the visual acuity to perform possible pre-op duties and/or read paperwork and labels

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in microbiology, food science or related field preferred.
Knowledge of aseptic technique preferred.
Proficient knowledge of SQF preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure Compliance to the following: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Environmental Sampling, Other relevant Food Safety Procedures (i.e., allergen program), Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Monitor ingredient storage in warehouse for proper rotation & usage of materials.
Capable of performing Trace/Recall on all materials for potential recall.
Verification of adherence to product and material specifications.
Verification of manufacturing activities.
Incoming inspection of materials sourced.
Collection of samples to support programs including microbial monitoring, product analysis and product audit.
Auditing (temperature checks, O2 checks, net weight checks, etc.).
Monitor all prerequisite programs in regards to SQF.
Assist in data collection of SPC System to provide reduction/elimination of variation within processes.
Cross-training in other QA functions as needed.
Collect data for capability studies for the plant.
Develop capabilities in the shelf life and product evaluation programs.
Review and approval of incoming packaging materials.
Actively participate on Safety and Lean teams as needed.
Performs pre-operational and operational inspection of equipment as described in the SSOP program.
Pre-shipment review of all operations in area of responsibility.
Conduct detailed product audits as assigned to assure conformance of product and package details to specifications.
Conduct daily product panels and document results.
Appropriately isolate non-conforming product.
New Product Qualifications and assist in processing finished product specs & photo standards.
Product Improvement.