Position Summary:

This is an entry level Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technician position.  Collect ingredient, product, and packaging technical information.   Conduct analytical testing to support incoming materials, in-process product, and finished product meets food safety and quality standards. Communicate in a timely and effective manner to Production Team Members, Production Leadership and FSQA Leadership.   

 Note: While this Job Description outlines the responsibilities for Technician Level 1, candidates may also be considered for Tier 2 or Tier 3 roles based on organizational need, prior experience, and demonstrated proficiency in the duties of each level. Compensation details for all tiers are provided in the Benefits and Pay Rate Summary section below.

Essential Duties and Requirements include the following.

• Adhere to personnel safety policies and procedures as well as promote personnel safety to peers.
• Champion Food Safety and Quality Standards. 
• Promote Human Safety, Food Safety, and Superior Quality Standards throughout the organization. 
• Effectively document food safety and/or quality issues.  Communicate expediently to FSQA Supervisor, Production Supervisor, and/or FSQA Manager.
• Conduct inspection activities both during production and post sanitation.  Ensure full compliance to established standards. This includes but is not limited to all Identity Preserved product:  Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Halal.
• Audit production and packaging lines and document information for compliance purposes. 
• Collect and analyze ingredient and product samples for compliance to analytical, physical, chemical, and organoleptic specifications.               
• Audit metal detection and weight control equipment.                    
• Record production finished goods and WIP data.
• Recognize out of specification results and communicate to production in a timely manner.
• Place non-conforming product on Hold and complete all required documentation. 
  • Recognize out of specification results and communicate to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for reporting food safety, employee safety and quality issues
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 
  • Should an external or internal hire be hired directly into Level I Technician, the expectation is that they complete the Food Safety Professional Certification, Track 1 training within six months of starting the position.  
     
     

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent are required.  Ability to read, write and communicate in English required.  Vocation training in Quality Systems is preferred.  Work experience in Food Manufacturing or Quality Assurance is preferred.

Physical Ability

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and listen or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The expected base pay rate for this position can be seen below. +$2/HR shift differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift 

FSQA Technician, level 1: $19.60/hour

FSQA Technician, level 2: $22.60/hour

FSQA Technician, level 3: $26.60/hour