What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Quality Control Technician (FSQ) position at Flying Food Group?
We seek an FSQ Technician responsible for reviewing quality assurance-related documentation and processes to ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety agencies’ regulations and training employees on those policies.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate activities with regulatory agents such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Prepare and directly manage third-party customer audits.
- Review food safety processes and procedures.
- Oversee inspection of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods to ensure the highest quality of products are delivered to customers.
- Initial and ongoing training of the employees on policies and procedures.
- Daily observations of production processes from preparation to packaging.
- Conduct weekly evaluation of products and ingredients (e.g., Chef Tables).
- Complete necessary internal and external microbiological testing, such as In-house ATP, In-house Listeria spp., Pro-clean (Allergen) and Listeria spp (external lab). Laboratory testing includes environmental and finish product.
- Attend weekly Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQ) conference calls (if required).
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
- Can read, write, and understand English.
- Previous experience in food production, QA, or related functions.
- Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional manufacturing environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods as well as lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and is exposed to extreme cold from refrigeration.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Schedules are based on our needs, were a 24/7 facility and candidates will need to be able to work any schedule, any day including holidays and weekends.
Travel
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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.
Benefits
Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription, drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefit, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.
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