FSQA Technician

Sun Orchard LLC•Haines City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Orchard is the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments. We have an immediate opening for a 3rd shift Quality Assurance Technician. The Quality Assurance Technician position coordinates with operations and FSQA personnel by checking the daily bottling schedule, furnishing, and maintaining product specifications, performing routine analyses on incoming raw material, blending, and bottling products, maintaining and documenting routine quality systems, performing multiple lab tasks, and advising supervisors of deviations from the process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Ability to read, analyze, follow, and interpret general procedure manuals.
Able to read professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Knowledge of Word Processing software (Microsoft Word).
Knowledge of Spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel).
Knowledge of Manufacturing software (ERP).
General email writing and online research skills.
Good understanding of basic science – biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, or engineering.
Ability to work simple mathematical problems and to work with fractions, decimals, and Standard and Metric systems.

Nice To Haves

College-level coursework in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related field is preferred.
Some experience in food plant processes preferred, with a preference for citrus or lab experience.
May consider school lab experience.
Helpful to be able to understand and interpret scientific literature.
Bilingual ability (Spanish) is a plus.
Knowledge of basic HACCP principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products throughout the production cycle.
Testing and performing adjustments on product blends according to required specifications.
Determines Brix-Acid Ratio (BAR) and oil level in product blends.
Microbiological testing of certain raw material and finished products.
Performs visual inspections of equipment and machinery post sanitation.
Maintains quality assurance objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
Follows company policies and procedures including cGMPs, SOPs, SSOP, Food Safety/HACCP/SQF or other food safety schemes, GLP, OSHA standards.
Completes facility walkthrough using the above-mentioned standards.
Inspects all job assignments for quality and completion.
Ensures work is documented properly and timely.
Performs quality-related, special projects as instructed (i.e. shelf life studies, flavor panels, audits, etc.).
Performs other duties as assigned or required.