FSQA Testing Specialist

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members‑only, wholesale cash‑and‑carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, and other food‑service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. The company handles high‑volume distribution of food, beverage, and equipment products and is committed to quality, safety, and compliance.

Position Summary

The FSQA Testing Specialist coordinates product testing programs, analyzes quality data, and ensures compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role partners closely with third‑party laboratories, vendors, and internal teams to evaluate product performance, investigate discrepancies, and support the development of testing protocols that ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee product testing programs, including scheduling with third‑party laboratories.
• Support foreign facility inspections and ensure alignment with testing and compliance requirements.
• Ensure product testing meets internal specifications, regulatory standards, and quality expectations.
• Monitor testing timelines and ensure completion of required testing activities.
• Maintain accurate records of testing results, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Analyze product testing results to evaluate quality, safety, and specification compliance.
• Consolidate laboratory reports and communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and areas of concern within testing data.
• Support reporting related to product quality, compliance, and testing performance.
• Conduct internal product quality evaluations to validate product performance and consistency.
• Review product specifications to ensure alignment with testing requirements.
• Support investigation of product quality issues, including root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure product quality standards are clearly defined and maintained.
• Collaborate with buying, logistics, accounts payable, and operations teams to support product quality initiatives.
• Partner with suppliers, vendors, and third‑party labs to ensure testing accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate testing requirements, results, and action plans to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement testing tools, data collection systems, and reporting processes.
• Create and maintain SOPs related to product testing and vendor compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, compliance monitoring, and reporting efficiency.
• Assist in developing internal tracking systems for vendor product compliance.
• Support national testing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives within FSQA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, product testing, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, PCQI, and general food safety requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with third‑party laboratories or product testing programs.
• Experience in import, distribution, or wholesale environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for food and non‑food (disposable) products.
• Experience developing SOPs, testing protocols, or compliance processes.
• Experience supporting vendor compliance or quality assurance programs.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and product testing methodologies.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving and investigative abilities.
• Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy.
• Six (6) paid company holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, subject to eligibility & plan guidelines.
• Additional voluntary supplemental benefits, which may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other optional benefits.

Job Ref #: 120d927b-6e1a-4b92-8829-3659fefff5d4  |  Date Posted: 2026‑08‑06