FSQA Technician I

About the role

The Plant QA Tech is responsible for the inspection and testing of manufacturing processes and products to ensure product quality. The QA Tech will work with a variety of inspection and test equipment and methods, ensuring proper procedures are followed and documented to maintain product quality and records traceability. The role also involves identifying and removing nonconforming product from the production flow until dispositioned.

Responsibilities

• Perform Pre-Operational Sanitation inspection each morning to verify proper cleaning and sanitation. Document inspection results including deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Collect ATP and TPC swabs of the food processing environment during Pre-Operational Sanitation inspection to verify proper cleaning and sanitation. Document and oversee deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Perform inspections and audits of incoming raw materials and ingredients to ensure compliance with internal food safety and quality standards.
• Perform Operational Sanitation inspections as mandated by the SSOP program, including employee hygiene, product handling, waste removal, and condensation. Document inspection results including deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Perform online checks of critical process and quality control points to ensure the process is in control. Report results of testing to supervisors, quality management, and operations as appropriate.
• Understand roles and responsibilities within the monitoring of the SQF, HACCP, and other prerequisite programs.
• Become proficient in the use of lab equipment including O₂ analyzers, Colorimeter, and Thermometers.
• Perform CCP monitoring and verification activities as mandated in the company’s HACCP plan.
• Perform equipment calibration checks according to established SOPs including Thermometers, Scales, and Smokehouses.
• Perform Net Weight and Declared Count checks to ensure compliance with established Net Contents Labeling.
• Perform related duties as required and instructed by the management team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; two (2) or more years of related experience.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents in English such as software documentation, operating and maintenance manuals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and effectively present information.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas to practical situations.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to move about the facility, stand/walk on concrete floors for 10+ hours per day, 6 days per week.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs; seldom lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit, use hand-to-finger coordination, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Standing, stooping, walking, bending, and climbing are expected physical abilities, with or without accommodations.