Sr FSQ Technician- 1st Shift

Schwan's Company • Florence, KY

110d • $23

About The Position

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement! Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!

Requirements

• Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred
• Demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in SAP, InfinityQS (IQS), and the Microsoft Windows Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Read and interpret basic technical documents
• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations (HACCP certification preferred)
• Show familiarity with USDA, FDA, and audit principles
• Confirm a satisfactory current job performance and safety record
• Work in a variety of temperatures
• Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment
• Keep accurate documentation of daily information
• Complete investigation and the documenting of incidents involving product/ingredient Food Safety issues
• Read and understand product specifications
• Operate independently with limited supervision and demonstrate solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Perform basic math functions

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of quality assurance audits on incoming products, in-process production as well as finished products to ensure that they meet regulatory and company standards of quality and food safety
• Assisting in planning and establishing FSQ activities and procedures
• Monitoring adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reporting issues to management
• Generating reports such as specification notices and processes transactions in SAP to hold and release product
• Monitoring overall product quality by verifying compliance to product specification and performing traceability exercises
• Overseeing and documenting food safety incidents including accurately and immediately completing corrective action/incident report
• Verifying regulatory, formula, and procedural compliance of manufacturing systems and taking corrective action when necessary
• Documenting review and verification to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements
• Working with all functional areas to gather samples and information needed for product testing and assisting with product cuttings/sensory evaluations
• Evaluating Certificate of Analysis data against specification and takes appropriate action when necessary

Benefits

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
• 401k with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED