FSQA Technician

US Foods•Houston, TX

3d•$16 - $25

About The Position

The FSQA Technician improves product quality and consistency through inspections at receiving, processing, and shipping, and supports implementation of the GFSI standard and plant FSQA operations. The role monitors food safety, regulatory, and quality programs within its assigned area. The position works a second-shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Saturdays as needed. The work is performed in refrigerated conditions of 35°F–45°F, with periods in a freezer at -10°F to +10°F; company-provided apparel is available for freezer work. Overtime may be required with or without notice, and the finish time depends on completion of the work. The technician conducts incoming raw-material, in-process, and finished-product quality checks; supports inventory control; checks cutting quality and yield; assesses returned product; trains employees when necessary; and completes regular operational or statistical reports. Duties must comply with applicable USDA, DDA, OSHA, state, and local regulations, as well as company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a food production environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work continually in refrigerated conditions of 35°F–45°F and for periods in freezer conditions of -10°F to +10°F.
Ability to work the stated second-shift schedule, Saturdays as needed, and overtime when required.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification.
USDA or FDA experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming raw materials, including trailers, packaging, product appearance and temperature, purchasing specifications, and weight.
Inspect finished products and outgoing orders for accuracy, packaging condition, acceptable product temperature, trailer condition, labels, product contents, and weight.
Perform work-in-progress quality-control tasks, including calibrating thermometers and scales, checking antimicrobial application, monitoring metal detectors and aged inventory, conducting order-filler checks, and verifying critical control points (CCPs).
Conduct daily monitoring of antimicrobial application.
Assist with inventory control.
Perform daily steak-cutting quality checks and monitor cutting yield.
Check product samples before shipment for specifications, appearance, packaging, and order accuracy.
Train employees when necessary.
Complete and submit regular reports for statistical or operational analysis.
Evaluate returned product conditions and determine proper disposition.
Perform duties in compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, safety guidelines, GMPs, and SSOPs.