FSQA Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform the following FSQA functions as trained, as per established procedures and on time:
• Incoming raw material, ingredients, packaging material, and pallet inspection.
• Daily functions such as thermometer calibration inspection, scale calibration verification, water activity meter calibration, ATP swabbing and reader calibration, pre-operational / operational / GMP monitoring, HACCP CCP record review, fill weight Monitoring, X-ray and/or metal detector calibration verification and monitoring, label printing and review, retention sample collection and data entry as per established procedures.
• Periodic functions such as lab sample submission, gluten test, environmental swabbing, air quality collection, potable water quality collection, pest control device inspection, facility GMP audit, retention sample shelf-life evaluation, and allergen validation as per established procedures.
• Place non-conforming material on hold and facilitate hold disposition as per FSQA Management’s instructions.
• Perform pre-shipment record review as assigned by FSQA Supervisor or Management.
• Affiliate in troubleshooting, corrective and preventive action development, and implementation.
• Perform job / GMP / food safety training for new employees, as required by FSQA Supervisor or Management.
• Proactively communicate important findings, observations, and results with concerned personnel.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as specified by the FSQA Supervisor or Management.
• Collaborate with company-operated sites, co-manufacturers, and 3rd party locations to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance and 3rd party certifications like those for SQF, Gluten Free, Organic, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED / Associate’s degree
• 1 -3 years of food or beverage QA/C experience in the USDA and/or FDA-regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Effective English written and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish language skills (verbal and/or written) are a plus.
• Proficient user of PC, including MS Outlook / Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Chats.
• SafetyChain / Redzone / TraceGains / MasterControl or other FSQA and productivity software user experience.
• HACCP certification, SQF or BRC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Skilled at managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support cross-site initiatives or project implementation.
• Willing to work different/extended hours as required.
• High integrity and strong work ethics.
• A go-getter with a can-do attitude.
• Self-motivated, articulate, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Resourceful, tenacious, and creative.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent presence on the production floor.
• Exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and reach.
• Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception, particularly for work with computers and troubleshooting equipment.