GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

FSQA Technician performs checks on raw material, in process product, and finish product to assure food safety and quality and compliance with SQF.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Perform quality checks including: bag seal, oxygen level, bag weight check, defect inspection
• Perform food safety checks including: wash water and metal detector monitoring
• Inspection of equipment post sanitation
• Knowledgeable in and adherence to FSQA programs and procedures
• Complete all other tasks or assignments as directed by supervisor/manager

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skill And Experience Requirements)

• Previous experience working in a produce processing environment preferred
• Basic math skills
• Time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Should be able to work in a fast pace production environment
• Previous FSQA experience preferred

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Internal: Employees, forepersons and supervisors of the FSQA, production, materials and sanitation department

External: N/A

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

High School Diploma or GED

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a cold environment with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors are wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, and repetitive hand movements will be required. Ability to use hands and fingers. Ability to lift up to an 25 lbs. Ability to work in closed proximities. Ability to bend at the waist, crouching, bending, stooping while working close to the ground.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

N/A

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts as required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

Required Skills

• Previous experience working in a produce processing environment preferred
• Basic math skills
• Time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Should be able to work in a fast pace production environment
• Previous FSQA experience preferred

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience working in a produce processing environment preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

• Previous experience working in a produce processing environment preferred
• Basic math skills
• Time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Should be able to work in a fast pace production environment
• Previous FSQA experience preferred