FSQ Tech I

Blount Fine Foods; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods seeks a dedicated FSQ support professional for the D shift (8pm–5am) to help maintain product quality and safety. You will follow established SOPs, perform testing, document findings, and assist in nonconforming material investigations.

Collaboration with the FSQ team is essential for accurate data entry and timely reporting. The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to operate and calibrate laboratory instruments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read safety rules and SOPs.
• Strong documentation and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist FSQ management in maintaining product quality and safety.
• Perform finished product testing and document results.
• Conduct GMP and SSOP daily inspections and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation

Data entry

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Description

D Shift , 8pm - 5am

Job Summary

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receives leadership and daily direction from shift FSQSeniorTechnician & 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.
• Lab equipment calibration.
• 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).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to practical situations. Including fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to recognize and define problems and opportunities; collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong computer skillset. Including knowledge of database, spreadsheet, Word, and PowerPoint software.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasksand todelegate themwhen appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and/orExperience

• High school diploma or equivalentPreferred.

Certificates, Licenses,Registrations

• This position requiresthe ability to travel,pre-employment andscreening of Motor Vehicle Recordevery two yearsand personal automobile insurance coverage in accordance with the Blount Fine Foods Employee Handbook.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

D Shift, 8pm - 5am

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.