Fsqa Tech

• Verifies conformance to FSQA and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements in daily production operations
• checks, inspects and investigates to ensure that GMP’s are followed, that sanitary conditions prevail, and that raw and in-process materials and finished products meet company and/or government standards as required
• verifies that the HACCP plan is being followed
• verifies CCPs and CPs through records review or direct observation of production employees that are monitoring and documenting CCPs and CPs
• takes control action (i.e. Hold) when ingredients, product or the manufacturing environment are not within expected specification or standards
• keeps accurate and complete records
• conducts plant testing as required
• audits facility product weight control program as required
• assists in root cause analysis of problems
• checks operating procedures and institutes changes coming from new product requirements, equipment changes, line speed requirements, raw material variations, etc.
• assists in developing and applying quality controls and related procedures in plant operations
• provides advice regarding safety, sanitation, processing, filling and packaging techniques
• able to perform pre-operational audit or 100% inspection to verify the effectiveness and adequacy of all cleaning activities
• assists with investigation of micro failure of finished products or environmental

• High School Diploma or its equivalent is desirable
• sufficiently broad experience in food manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Assurance and/or food plant production operations, processes, and policies to permit execution of assigned duties is strongly desired
• certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, SQF, or through ASQ and other professional quality associations are helpful
• must have keen ability to analyze problems encountered and to make reasonable decisions based on facts/data, procedures, specifications, and experience
• good English communication skills (reading, writing, verbal) are essential to interface with the various levels of plant management, co-workers, and suppliers
• bilingual is a plus (English and Spanish)
• position requires good organizational, mathematical, and recordkeeping skills
• must be able, both mentally and physically, to do the analytical tests
• requires good eye/hand coordination
• must be willing to work together with co-workers as part of a team
• also, must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision
• strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook and Office, specifically Microsoft Excel

Bilingual (English and Spanish)