Sr FSQ Technician
About The Position
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! We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.
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
- Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
