Schwan's Company ยท 5 hours ago
FSQ Technician - 1st Shift
Schwan's Company is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. They are seeking an FSQ Technician responsible for performing quality assurance audits on products and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for performing a variety of quality assurance audits on incoming products in-process production as well as finished products to ensure that they meet regulatory and company standards of quality. This position also assists in planning and establishing additional FSQ activities and procedures
Monitors daily adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports issues to management
Generates reports such as specification notices and trend analysis using Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel; also processes transactions in SAP to release product from QA hold
Verifies regulatory formula and procedural compliance of manufacturing systems and takes corrective action when necessary
Documents review and verification to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements
Must be able to work with Food Chemistry Microbiology Sensory and Product Development to gather samples and information needed for product testing
Evaluates Certificate of Analysis data against specification and takes appropriate action when necessary
Works with production management to rework product for most routine product quality issues
Generates and maintains reports of all testing performed and all quality and food safety issues
Conducts plant food safety/GMP orientation when necessary
Performs associated formulation audits and quality checks as necessary and according to product specifications
Complete the investigation and the documenting of incidents involving product/ingredient Food Safety issues
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots
Responsible to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct
Qualification
Required
Read and interpret basic technical documents
Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations
Confirm a satisfactory current job performance and safety record
Work in a variety of temperatures
Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment and keep accurate documentation of daily information
Communicate in English (verbally and through writing) to accurately create and document company reports
Ability to read and understand product specifications and perform basic math functions
Demonstrate solid interpersonal and communication skills and intermediate level proficiency in SAP, the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen
Preferred
Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred
HACCP certification preferred
Benefits
Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
401k with Company Match
Company
Schwan's Company
Schwan's Company is a food and beverage manufacturing company.
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Funding
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