Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory (FSQR) Technician

Cargill; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company in Penang is seeking a Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Technician. The role involves quality assurance duties, conducting routine inspections, and supporting documentation under direct supervision. Ideal candidates have a diploma in food industry or animal science, with strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency. This position offers a good entry point into the field of food safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent. Preferably in food industry/animal science.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic writing and computer skills needed to prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections following the compliance program.
• Identify and analyze deviations to avoid environmental impact.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Basic writing and computer skills

Entry level laboratory experience

Ability to read and interpret documents

Professional approach

Education

Diploma or equivalent in food industry/animal science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory (FSQR) Technician

The FSQR Technician is accountable for providing general quality assurance and food safety technical support in the following areas of focus: testing, data collection and analysis, process documentation and supporting knowledge transfer. Typically works under direct supervision. Food/feed safety and quality assurance duties typically follow a day-to-day routine with little variation, in each of the areas of focus. At this level, work is performed under direct supervision, and the role is expected to handle basic issues and problems, while referring more complex issues to higher-level staff.

• Conduct routine inspections following the compliance program.
• Identify and analyze deviations to avoid environmental impact and potential risk to the businesses, report the serious one to higher level staff for guidance.
• Follow company environment and health and safety policies and procedures, identify instances of risky behaviors in the workplace and take appropriate action and escalate serious issues as appropriate.
• Attend audits, prepare required documents, and ensure all documentation is completed, current and verified to support production management decisions.
• Handle basic clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

• Diploma or equivalent. Preferably in food industry/animal science/quality knowledge.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic writing and computer skills needed to prepare reports, file claim and create/amend specification manual.

Other Preferred Skills:

• Entry level laboratory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic knowledge of computers including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate knowledge computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Professional approach when dealing with management, as well as when handling audits and representing Cargill Feed in the community and to suppliers/customers.

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