FSQA Technician

US Foods•Lexington, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA Technician's basic purpose is to improve product quality and consistency by conducting checks at receiving, processing, and shipping. This role facilitates the implementation of the GFSI standard by supporting the FSQA role and operation activities in the plant. The technician also monitors the implementation of all Food safety, Regulatory, and Quality programs within their assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in food production environment.
High School Diploma/GED required.

Nice To Haves

HACCP Certified.
USDA or FDA experience.

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
Performing all duties in compliance with USDA, DDA, OSHA, state and/or local regulations. Company policies and procedures include: safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and must be adhered to.