Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

Job Summary: This role involves monitoring Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards in a meat and/or seafood processing environment. Responsibilities Oversee FSQA initiatives, including HACCP, sanitation, pest control, GMPs, supplier approval, foreign material control, and food security.Assist in employee training on FSQA policies and procedures.Support implementation of independent FSQA audits, such as SQF audits.Participate in product evaluations, plant visits, and communication with suppliers and customers.Collaborate with operations, sales, transportation, maintenance, and other personnel. Qualifications & Skills Training in TQM, SPC, HACCP, CFIA/FDA regulations, and sensory analysis is beneficial.1-3 years of experience in the meat or seafood industry, preferably in a federally regulated processing plant.Strong report writing, communication, problem-solving, and technical interpretation skills.Proficiency with computers, lab, and food prep equipment.Valid driver’s license required. Physical & Work Environment Regularly uses hands, communicates verbally, and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.Works in environments with fumes, noise, mechanical hazards, and cold conditions typical of processing plants.Requires good vision and sensory abilities for inspections and quality assessments.