Bottling Line FSQA Lead & Auditor

Home Base Arkansas; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Base Arkansas is seeking an FSQA Specialist to monitor and document product quality, food safety, and packaging integrity on the bottling line. You will perform startup checks, ongoing in-process inspections, and final verifications to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong documentation skills. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation to identify defects and prevent releases that

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, FSQA, or quality inspection experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and quality systems.
• Ability to accurately complete inspection records and documentation.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make quality-based decisions.
• Understanding of food safety and quality assurance principles.
• Ability to identify defects in packaging, coding, labeling, and finished products.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain objectivity during inspections.
• Ability to stop processes or place products on hold when quality standards are not met.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Startup / First Check Verification: perform comprehensive startup inspections on assigned bottling lines prior to production release.
• In-Process Quality Monitoring: conduct routine audits and checks throughout the shift and collect quality data.
• Final Check and Product Verification: perform final quality inspections and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Documentation and Compliance: maintain quality records and support FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP requirements.
• Product Quality Responsibilities: uphold safety and quality, escalate issues, and collaborate with operations to improve controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inspection records

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Quality systems

GMPs/HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

Home Base Arkansas is seeking an FSQA Specialist to monitor and document product quality, food safety, and packaging integrity on the bottling line. You will perform startup checks, ongoing in-process inspections, and final verifications to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong documentation skills. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation to identify defects and prevent releases that