Food Quality & Safety Technician

Hormel Foods; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hormel Foods is seeking a FSQ Technician to support quality assurance programs in a manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with QA Tech II, Sup/Manager, Operations and R&D to solve problems and implement improvements.

The role involves ensuring SSOP and GMP compliance, conducting plant inspections, and releasing finished products daily. Strong knowledge of HACCP, FDA/USDA standards, and analytical testing is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Food Science/Meat Science or related field with QA knowledge
• One year QA experience or school internship/program equivalency
• Understanding GMP, HACCP, SOP, and SSOP in food processing
• Knowledge of FDA/USDA requirements and standards

Responsibilities

• Work with the Quality Assurance Tech II and Sup/Manager to ensure that quality programs are implemented and in compliance with regulatory, company and customer requirements. Monitor programs daily.
• Work with Operations and Research and Development personnel to problem solve issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Work with Sanitation function to assure effective execution of SSOP and GMP requirements. Perform Pre-Operational and Operational plant inspections.
• Prepare samples of finished products, raw materials and environmental micro samples. Conduct analysis internally or work with 3rd party external lab.
• Complete daily finished product release process.
• Work on focused quality related improvement projects.
• Adhere to all department and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other responsibilities/duties as required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMPs

HACCP

SOPs

SSOPs

FDA/USDA compliance

Root cause analysis

Analytical testing

Office Suite

Project management tools

Communication skills

Time management

Travel ability

Education

BS/BA in Food Science or related

1 year QA experience or school internship

Meat Processing industry a plus

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Hormel Foods is seeking a FSQ Technician to support quality assurance programs in a manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with QA Tech II, Sup/Manager, Operations and R&D to solve problems and implement improvements.

The role involves ensuring SSOP and GMP compliance, conducting plant inspections, and releasing finished products daily. Strong knowledge of HACCP, FDA/USDA standards, and analytical testing is required.