POSITION PURPOSE

The scope of this position is to ensure product quality, program compliance and food safety by performing all quality checks and observe all plant departments to ensure adherence to the quality systems’ programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The technician must be in their work area, ready to work at the posted start time. This position is required to carry and communicate with the company provided radio at all times.

2. Be knowledgeable on all product specifications for specific customers. Be knowledgeable on all SPS, SSOP and GMP programs. Be knowledgeable and follow all standard operating procedures for the job position.

3. All team members are required to adhere to all Food Safety Policies and immediately take control of, correct and report any potential Food Safety deficiencies.

4. FSQS technician must be able to perform physical work in all conditions, must be able to stand on hard surfaces and be on his/her feet for long periods of time. Some lifting, pushing, bending, twisting, and pulling will be required. Will be required to work in refrigerated areas for long periods of time.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMARY

• Ensure timely and appropriate communication across the facility and management teams.
• Participate in FSQS department training in regard to food safety and product quality.
• Ensure compliance to regulatory, food safety and customer expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  (include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)

Compliance:

• Observe SPS, GMP and SSOP’s to ensure adherence to the written plans.
• Perform HACCP, metal detection, product quality, labeling and code dating, net weight, tare weight and bag seal checks every 30 minutes.
• Collect samples of oil from all fryers and in-bound oil trucks and perform Free Fatty Acid (FFA) testing.
• Perform scale calibration, X-ray monitoring, freezer temperature, cooler temperature, initial grinder metal detection and in process temperature checks.
• Verify all marinating and pickup process paperwork and perform pickup checks when needed.
• Monitor and document footbath and hand sanitizer dips.
• When needed conduct pre-operational/operation inspection on equipment.
• Perform sensory evaluations and enter sensory data into the computer.
• Collect samples for hourly and 24 hour evaluation.
• Assist in issuing and calibrating thermometers as needed through the day.
• Assist the FSQS Supervisor in all departments when needed.
• Collect and assist in packing of samples for outside laboratory testing.

Training:

• Train all team members put in your care to the best of your ability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer Food Quality Assurance experience
• High School diploma required, Degree preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint a plus
• Excellent Communications skills