Down East Seafood Inc. · 1 day ago
FSQA Specialist I
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
3+ years expDown East Seafood Inc. is a well-established seafood supplier known for its commitment to quality and freshness. The FSQA Specialist I will support the Quality Management System and act as a technical resource, ensuring compliance with regulations and conducting inspections to maintain food safety standards.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Develop and implement local site documents with oversight from direct supervisor
Interact with State, FDA and Shellfish inspectors to ensure ongoing compliance with federal regulations along with timely resolution of deficiencies as needed
Support facility compliance to policy and regulations through onsite monitoring and/or verification activities
Knowledge in wet sanitation and pre-operational monitoring procedures. Conduct/Review Pre-op inspection records as required
Maintain readiness for Third Party GMP audit
Schedule and deliver local site Food Safety including CCPs, Food Defense, and Quality Management system training per schedule
Assist in investigation of customer complaints. Support Corrective actions as needed
Organizes and maintains HACCP records, verification of HACCP observations as required in the HACCP Plan(s) and verifies all elements of the HACCP Plan as required
Conduct HACCP reassessments as required annually or when there are changes in the facility or equipment or raw materials
Provide FSQA support to internal projects (e.g. new items, new equipment installation, etc.)
Assist in production and packaging where needed to learn and understand the entire process
Performs inspection procedures at frequencies identified in programs, procedures, and specifications
Perform routine inspections of the environment and facility to ensure regulatory requirements and HACCP, GMP, SSOP procedures are met. Reports information
Ensures product that fails to meet expectations or program requirements is retained and appropriate personnel are notified
Prepares and presents HACCP training to all appropriate personnel and files all QA and HACCP documents. Audits all HACCP documentation on a regular basis
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objections
Qualification
Required
Minimum education GED or HS diploma
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Organization: able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a practical way
Seafood HACCP certified or ability to gain certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field highly preferred
Minimum of three years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing highly preferred
Knowledge of seafood regulations, GMP's, food safety audits, process procedures and documentation. GFSI audit experience highly preferred
Benefits
Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
Weekly pay
Life Insurance
5% above cost for our high-quality food products
Employee discounts for travel and events
401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Down East Seafood Inc.
For over 30 years, Down East Seafood has been the go-to purveyor of the finest, freshest seafood for New York’s top chefs and restaurants.
51-200 employees
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