FSQA Technician Level 1- 3rd Shift

TH Foods, Inc.•Loves Park, IL

7d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technician position. The role involves collecting ingredient, product, and packaging technical information, and conducting analytical testing to ensure incoming materials, in-process product, and finished product meet food safety and quality standards. The technician will communicate effectively with Production Team Members, Production Leadership, and FSQA Leadership. Candidates may be considered for Tier 2 or Tier 3 roles based on organizational need, prior experience, and demonstrated proficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English required.

Nice To Haves

Vocation training in Quality Systems is preferred.
Work experience in Food Manufacturing or Quality Assurance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to personnel safety policies and procedures as well as promote personnel safety to peers.
Champion Food Safety and Quality Standards.
Promote Human Safety, Food Safety, and Superior Quality Standards throughout the organization.
Effectively document food safety and/or quality issues and communicate them expediently to FSQA Supervisor, Production Supervisor, and/or FSQA Manager.
Conduct inspection activities both during production and post sanitation, ensuring full compliance to established standards, including Identity Preserved product (Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Halal).
Audit production and packaging lines and document information for compliance purposes.
Collect and analyze ingredient and product samples for compliance to analytical, physical, chemical, and organoleptic specifications.
Audit metal detection and weight control equipment.
Record production finished goods and WIP data.
Recognize out-of-specification results and communicate to production in a timely manner.
Place non-conforming product on Hold and complete all required documentation.
Responsible for reporting food safety, employee safety, and quality issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complete the Food Safety Professional Certification, Track 1 training within six months of starting the position if hired directly into Level I Technician.