Summary of Position:
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician job is responsible for monitoring food safety controls, quality attributes, the plant environment and GMPs. The FSQA Technician is responsible for assessing the quality and safety of the product during production. The position conducts quantitative and qualitative checks on product quality, enforces GMPs and reports issues in a timely manner.
Essential Duties for all Employees:
· Maintain a clean and safe work environment that promotes work safety and product integrity.
· You must always follow all Safety & GMP requirements.
· Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
· Willing to be flexible to accommodate changing business conditions.
Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Works under frequent supervision of FSQA Supervisor or Lead.
2. Can resolve routine questions and problems.
3. Conduct and document process-checks for food safety and/or quality. FSQA Technician must demonstrate proficiency in using analytical instruments for:
- · pH measurements
- · Temperature readings
- · Color analysis.
- · Solids, consistency, and other quality attributes
4. FSQA Technicians must understand and show proficiency in monitoring and documenting critical food safety checks and how they relate to HACCP, and Preventative Control based Food Safety plans. Examples of such checks include:
- · Metal detector checks
- · Magnet checks
- · Temperature readings
- · pH measurements
5. Conduct sampling. FSQA Technicians must understand and demonstrate aseptic sampling techniques for microbiological.
6. GMP and process area monitoring.
7. Record-keeping. This includes filling out calibration, lot tracking and process monitoring paperwork.
8. Reporting
- A. Report any product that is out of compliance, or deviations to appropriate lead person.
- B. Stop the line if there is a quality or safety issue.
- C. Place product on hold if there is a quality issue.
9. May conduct on the job training.
Qualifications:
· High School diploma or related job experience preferred.
· Some agricultural, food processing experience preferred.
· Attention to detail for record-keeping.
· General understanding of manufacturing process and equipment.
· Ability to follow directions.
· At least one year of experience in food processing facility or quality assurance
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation
The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including market location, job related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job specific job description. Our goal is to provide competitive pay that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside our benefits program to meet your needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
George Chiala Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $19.73 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
