FSQA Technician

Sun Orchard LLC•Haines City, FL

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician coordinates with operations and FSQA personnel to support quality and food safety throughout production. The role checks the daily bottling schedule; furnishes and maintains product specifications; performs routine analyses of incoming raw materials, blends, and bottled products; maintains and documents routine quality systems; performs laboratory tasks; and advises supervisors of process deviations. The technician inspects and tests materials, facilities, and products throughout the production cycle; tests and adjusts product blends to specifications; performs Brix-Acid Ratio and oil-level measurements and microbiological testing; and conducts post-sanitation visual equipment inspections and facility walkthroughs. The role also supports quality objectives, follows applicable food safety and workplace standards, documents work, inspects assigned work for quality and completion, and completes quality-related special projects such as shelf-life studies, flavor panels, and audits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, analyze, follow, and interpret general procedure manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, troubleshoot, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions within the person's abilities.
Knowledge of word-processing software such as Microsoft Word, spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, manufacturing software (ERP), email, and online research.
Good understanding of basic science, such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, or engineering.
Ability to perform simple mathematical problems and 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.
Some experience in food plant processes, preferably with citrus or laboratory experience; school laboratory experience may be considered.
Ability to understand and interpret scientific literature.
Bilingual ability in Spanish.
Knowledge of basic HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with operations and FSQA personnel, including checking the daily bottling schedule.
Furnish and maintain product specifications.
Perform routine analyses on incoming raw materials, blends, and bottled products.
Maintain and document routine quality systems and perform laboratory tasks.
Advise supervisors of process deviations.
Inspect and test materials, facilities, and products throughout the production cycle.
Test and adjust product blends according to required specifications.
Determine Brix-Acid Ratio (BAR) and oil level in product blends.
Conduct microbiological testing of certain raw materials and finished products.
Perform visual inspections of equipment and machinery after sanitation.
Maintain quality assurance objectives aligned with corporate policies and goals.
Follow company policies and procedures, including cGMPs, SOPs, SSOP, Food Safety/HACCP/SQF or other food safety schemes, GLP, and OSHA standards.
Complete facility walkthroughs using applicable standards.
Inspect job assignments for quality and completion.
Ensure work is documented properly and on time.
Perform quality-related special projects as instructed, such as shelf-life studies, flavor panels, and audits.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.