FSQA Technician
About The Position
The Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician ensures products meet company and customer specifications by monitoring critical control points and verifying compliance with company and regulatory standards for quality and food safety. The role primarily involves on-the-floor process and product auditing and supports programs such as SQF and HACCP. The technician identifies and helps eliminate product concerns, maintains accurate laboratory and compliance records, makes decisions and provides guidance on food safety and product quality, and supports continuous-improvement initiatives. Responsibilities span food safety, quality and regulatory compliance, and research and development. A trained designee appointed by plant management covers absences or vacancies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of related experience or training in food manufacturing required in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to complete microbiological testing of finished products, ingredients, and environmental samples.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) required.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
- Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment while performing the job.
- Ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, push, or pull constantly for a shift that may last up to 12 hours.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds when required.
- Visual acuity to perform possible pre-operational duties and read paperwork and labels.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in microbiology, food science, or a related field.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient knowledge of SQF.
Responsibilities
- Monitor critical control points and audit processes and products on the production floor.
- Support food safety programs, including HACCP, SSOP, GMP, environmental sampling, allergen procedures, and SQF; ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
- Monitor ingredient storage, rotation, and use in the warehouse.
- Perform traceability and recall activities for materials when needed.
- Verify adherence to product and material specifications and manufacturing requirements.
- Inspect incoming materials and approve incoming packaging materials.
- Collect samples for microbial monitoring, product analysis, and product audits; perform microbiological testing of finished products, ingredients, and environmental samples.
- Conduct audits and checks, including temperature, oxygen, and net-weight checks.
- Monitor prerequisite programs related to SQF and collect SPC data to help reduce or eliminate process variation.
- Collect data for plant capability studies and develop capabilities in shelf-life and product-evaluation programs.
- Cross-train in other quality assurance functions as needed.
- Participate in Safety and Lean teams as needed.
- Perform pre-operational and operational equipment inspections under the SSOP program.
- Conduct pre-shipment reviews of operations in the assigned area.
- Conduct detailed product audits to verify product and package details against specifications.
- Conduct daily product panels and document results.
- Isolate nonconforming product appropriately.
- Support new-product qualifications and processing of finished-product specifications and photo standards.
- Contribute to product improvement.
- Maintain detailed laboratory and compliance records and support continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
