Quality & Safety Technician (Mon-Fri) 1st Shift
About The Position
Furst-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Quality & Safety Technician at its Live Oak, Florida facility. This onsite role supports compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across company facilities. The technician helps ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies through inspections, sample collection and testing, recordkeeping, training support, and continuous improvement activities. The position works closely with operations teams to promote a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. The core schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime available as needed. The role is based in a production and warehouse environment and may require travel between facilities. Starting pay is $24.00–$29.00 per hour, with compensation determined by shift schedule, relevant experience, and the interview process. Pay is hourly, with overtime pay, and is issued biweekly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and accurately document work.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work in industrial environments, including climbing stairs or ladders, and perform physical tasks.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Additional training or coursework in safety, environmental health, or quality systems.
- Two or more years of experience in safety, quality, compliance, or a similar hands-on role in manufacturing, agriculture/feed production, or industrial environments.
- Experience as a Safety Technician, EHS Technician, QA/QC Technician, or Compliance Technician.
- Basic working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, FSMA, or similar standards.
- PCQI certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine safety, quality, and facility inspections using established checklists and procedures.
- Observe daily work practices and reinforce safe behaviors and proper equipment use.
- Assist with incident and complaint investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and supporting corrective-action tracking.
- Collect, label, document, maintain, and test product, ingredient, environmental, or other required samples according to established procedures.
- Review production, receiving, and compliance documentation for completeness, accuracy, and traceability.
- Support environmental compliance tasks, including inspections, waste-handling verification, and recordkeeping.
- Assist with delivering safety, quality, and compliance training using prepared materials.
- Assist with identifying, segregating, documenting, dispositioning, reviewing, and releasing non-conforming materials or products, as applicable.
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety, quality, food safety, environmental, and regulatory procedures and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation to support audits, inspections, regulatory requirements, and compliance programs.
- Participate in internal audits and inspections by gathering data and documenting observations.
- Assist with inventory control, reconciliation, and documentation of regulated or controlled materials, as applicable.
- Track identified issues and follow up to ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
- Travel between facilities as needed to complete assigned inspections and tasks.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5%.
- Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
- Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents.
- Fitness reimbursement of $200 annually.
- Safety boot reimbursement.
- PPE provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
