Raw Material Audit Technician

About the role

Implement Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) raw material audit support/evaluation program and inspection/audit process to ensure compliance of raw material products to agreed upon specifications at a Sysco Specialty Meat Group location.

Responsibilities

• Physically and visually assess quality attributes (i.e. color, size, defects, mispacks, etc.) of raw materials against supplier or governmental specifications.
• Utilize email and electronic monitoring system to submit claims to suppliers on products not meeting product specifications.
• Follow up with suppliers on claims.
• Work closely with FSQA, Merchandising and/or Accounting Department to insure claims are paid.
• Assist in Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies and Procedures regarding raw material auditing.
• Occasionally provide assistance when necessary for FSQA Technician activities including FSQA program monitoring activities, product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication to assist other staff members.
• Occasionally assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergency situations the plant President or GM determines are paramount to the business.

Qualifications

• Frequent interactions with SSMG Personnel, Operations, Sales, Merchandising as well as supplier/customer personnel.
• High School equivalent education with some post high school education preferred.
• One to 3 years meat and/or seafood industry (as appropriate) experience at a federal CFIA/FDA meat and/or seafood processing plant (as appropriate).
• Knowledge of meat, poultry and/or seafood products including product specifications.
• Experience as a Quality Assurance or Quality Control Technician in a meat or seafood processing is desirable.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.