FSQ Technician 1

About The Role

The FSQ Technician plays a critical role in supporting Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) operations by performing quality checks, laboratory testing, and documentation review throughout the production process. This role ensures finished products meet all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while contributing to continuous improvement within the plant.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform daily floor quality checks including in-process inspections, grading sheets, and finished product evaluations
• Release or place finished goods on hold based on established quality and food safety criteria
• Verify finished goods documentation to ensure positive release requirements are met
• Conduct laboratory analyses using microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory testing methods in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Sample collection, plating, swabbing, calibration, and testing per QMS and Internal Control Plan requirements
• Identify and report out-of-specification materials; support investigations and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate quality, food safety, and laboratory records (HACCP, SSOP, net contents, sensory, holds, corrective actions)
• Support investigations related to holds, consumer complaints, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Uphold GMPs, housekeeping, hygiene, and safety standards across the plant
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and support sample shipment and team coverage as needed

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Associate’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field required
• One year of manufacturing and/or laboratory experience in the food industry preferred (internships considered)
• Basic understanding of food safety, HACCP principles, and regulatory requirements
• Working knowledge of laboratory techniques, data recording, and GLP standards
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Sound mathematical and basic food science/statistics skills with the ability to interpret data
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and quality systems
• Proficiency in SAP is considered an asset

About The Team

The FSQ Technician is part of the on-site Quality Team, working closely with FSQ leadership, production, sanitation, and operations partners. This role provides hands-on support across both the production floor and laboratory, contributing directly to maintaining McCain’s high food safety and quality standards.

About McCain

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Leadership Principles

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain Experience

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another.

Compensation Package

- Starting at 22.45 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support, including medical, family and bereavement
• Vacation and holidays
• Company-supported volunteering time
• Mental health resources

Job Family

Manufacturing

Location(s)

• US - United States of America : Maine : Easton

Company

McCain Foods USA, Inc.