FSQ Tech I

Blount Fine Foods Corp.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k with Company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods Corp. is seeking a quality and safety-focused role to assist FSQ management in maintaining overall product quality and safety. The position supports daily tasks and documentation, with coverage in the absence of a FSQ Technician II.

The role involves performing finished product testing, inspections for food safety hazards, and material testing with data entry. Training in HACCP and adherence to GMPs is expected, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Responsibilities

• Receives leadership and daily direction from shift FSQ Senior Technician & Supervisor.
• Notifies Tech Level 2 or higher when non-conformances are noted and ensures proper documentation.
• Performs required finished product testing and completes documentation and data entry for FSQ activities.
• Conducts Food Safety Inspections in the production environment (inter-batch cleaning).
• Conducts QPE and Packout quality auditing to maintain batching and packaging specs.
• GMP and SSOP daily inspections.
• Performs second day testing and raw material inspections with data entry.
• Organizes finished product retains and informs the team of raw material issues.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assists FSQ Management in the maintenance of overall product quality and safety. Assists in the effective completion of tasks and documentation of FSQ responsibilities. In the event of an absence, the position will be filled by the FSQ Technician II.

The pay range for this job is $18.00 to $18.45 per hour.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receives leadership and daily direction from shift FSQ Senior Technician & Supervisor.
• Notifies Tech Level 2 or higher when non-conformances are noted and assuring proper documentation noted.
• Perform required finished product testing and the effective completion of documentation and data entry for all FSQ activities.
• Conduct Food Safety Inspections in the production environment (i.e. inter-batch cleaning).
• Conduct QPE and Packout quality auditing to ensure all batching and packaging specifications are maintained.
• GMP and SSOP daily inspections.
• Conducting Weekly and Monthly tasks.
• Perform second day testing, raw material inspections with data entry.
• Organize finished product retains.
• Informs the team of raw material issues.
• If assigned to the raw material lab individual may be responsible for:
• Raw material testing and analysis.
• Raw material hold management.
• Nonconforming Raw Material investigation, NCR creation and submission.
• Prep-Inspection activities.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments as required.
• Inspect finished product for food safety hazards including foreign material.
• Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent Preferred.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.