FSQA Technician - Stock Yards

US Foods•Spokane Valley, WA

2d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for improving product quality and consistency by conducting checks at receiving, processing, and shipping. The FSQA Technician will facilitate the implementation of the GFSI standard by supporting the FSQA role and operation activities in the plant. This position will monitor the implementation of all Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality programs within the assigned area of responsibility. The Stock Yards Facility has a schedule of Monday-Friday, 5:30 am - 2:00 pm. This role may also receive overtime compensation.

Requirements

Must possess a minimum of 1 year of experience in a food production environment.
High School Diploma/GED required.

Nice To Haves

HACCP Certified preferred.
USDA or FDA experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming raw material check, including trailer inspection (cleanliness, temperature, overall conditions), box inspection (intact, undamaged), product appearance & temperature, adherence to product purchasing specifications and weight.
Perform outgoing finished product inspection, including reviewing filled orders for accuracy, inspecting box condition prior to shipping, verify product temperature is within acceptable level, inspecting trailers for cleanliness, temperature, satisfactory condition and completion of box label, product content and weight checks.
Perform work in progress QC tasks, including equipment calibration (thermometers, scales, antimicrobial application) and monitoring of metal detector operation, monitoring of aged inventory, order filler checks, CCP verification, daily monitoring of antimicrobial application.
Assist with inventory control.
Perform daily steak cutting quality checks, monitor cutting yield.
Perform QC checks on product samples prior to shipment to ensure proper specifications, appearance, packaging and accurate order fulfillment.
Conduct employees training when necessary.
Complete and submit regular reports for statistical or operational analysis.
Evaluate conditions of returned product for proper disposition.
Perform all duties in compliance with USDA, DDA, OSHA, state and/or local regulations.
Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).