FSQR Lab Technician

Illes Foods•Carrollton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate inspects, tests, and approves finished Goods production and raw Materials receipts under the guidance of the FSQA Supervisor and/or Manager/Director. Conducts warehouse inspections and line checks for compliance to GMPs, Food Safety, and FSQA/Sanitation policies and procedures. Collects data, maintains files, and distributes analytical & related information as required. Partner conducts themselves in a manner that is aligned with ILLES Foods Core Values: Operate with Integrity, Stay Intentionally Curious, and Believe in the Power of the Partnership.

Requirements

Time management & reliability: Manages scheduled testing, line checks, and sample collection efficiently; maintains consistent attendance.
Safety and compliance: Follows GMPs, food safety, FSQA, and sanitation protocols; ensures legal and quality compliance in lab and production areas.
Communication (verbal and written): Documents results clearly and communicates findings to supervisors and teams.
Customer service (active listening): Responds effectively to team and production inquiries.
Inventory management: Maintains lab supplies and ensures readiness for testing.
Flexibility/adaptability: Adjusts to changing schedules and urgent testing needs.
Digital literacy: Uses Microsoft Office and electronic QA/FSQA systems.
Problem-solving (critical thinking): Identifies issues and recommends corrective actions.
Team coordination: Collaborates with FSQA and production teams for smooth testing operations.
Conflict resolution: Resolves test or sampling discrepancies professionally.

Nice To Haves

2 years Quality Assurance in Food Manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts all analytical tests applicable to each product
Conducts calibration on all equipment as required
Carries out all environmental sampling
Samples equipment for sanitation effectiveness testing
Collects all finished product sampling collection
Prepares samples for shipment to third-party labs
Performs pre-operational inspections
Performs line checks during production
Acts as backup for Vendor Compliance Specialist to complete warehouse inspections and bug count
Ensures that food safety, legality, integrity and quality standards are maintained at all times.
Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
Regular attendance for scheduled shifts is a requirement of this position.