FSQA Technician Cook

Overview Of Company

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician supports the QA Supervisor in managing and enforcing the plant’s food safety and quality systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to company standards. The technician is responsible for monitoring HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and other QA programs. This role involves product specifications’ monitoring, detailed documentation, real-time corrective actions, and clear communication across all levels of the production process to maintain consistent product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs,
  • Intermediate computer proficiency (e.g., data entry, basic spreadsheets, document management),
  • ability to stand firm on quality issues while maintaining respect with staff,
  • excellent attendance, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must have the willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment,
• prior experience in a QA Technician or QA Lead Technician role,
• knowledge of the company’s products and equipment,
• knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (e.g., USDA, FDA, third-party audits),
• strong focus, time management, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and other QA programs,
• Maintain product specifications and detailed documentation,
• Implement real-time corrective actions,
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the production process.

Physical Demands

• Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting (up to 50 pounds),
• Use hands for tasks, reach with arms, communicate verbally, and perform detailed paperwork and inspections requiring focus and precision.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Telemedicine Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley
• Free annual health screening
• STD and LTD Life insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.