FSQA Technician

Improve product quality and consistency by conducting checks at receiving, processing, and shipping. Facilitate the implementation of the GFSI standard by supporting the FSQA role and operational activities in the plant. Monitor implementation of all Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality programs within the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming raw material checks, including trailer inspection (cleanliness, temperature, overall conditions), box inspection (intact, undamaged), product appearance & temperature, adherence to product purchasing specifications, and weight.
• Perform outgoing finished product inspection, including reviewing filled orders for accuracy, inspecting box condition prior to shipping, verifying product temperature is within acceptable level, inspecting trailers for cleanliness, temperature, satisfactory condition, and completion of box label, product content, and weight checks.
• Perform work-in-progress QC tasks, including equipment calibration (thermometers, scales, antimicrobial application), monitoring of metal detector operation, aged inventory, order filler checks, CCP verification, and daily monitoring of antimicrobial application.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Perform daily steak cutting quality checks and monitor cutting yield.
• Perform QC checks on product samples prior to shipment to ensure proper specifications, appearance, packaging, and accurate order fulfillment.
• Conduct employee training when necessary.
• Complete and submit regular reports for statistical or operational analysis.
• Evaluate conditions of returned product for proper disposition.
• Perform all duties in compliance with USDA, DDA, OSHA, state, and/or local regulations, including adherence to safety guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

Relationships

• Internal: FSQA department, Warehouse & Processing employees. Required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.
• External: USDA/FDA officials.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment (35°F–45°F).
• Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment (-10°F to +10°F) with company-provided apparel.
• May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a food production environment.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• HACCP Certified preferred.
• USDA or FDA experience preferred.

Pay

The expected base rate for this role is between $15.00–$24.00/hour, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance