FSQ Tech I

Blount Fine Foods Corp.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods Corp. is seeking a Quality Assurance / FSQ support role to assist in maintaining product quality and safety. You will work under shift FSQ Senior Technician and Supervisor, ensuring documentation and tasks are completed accurately.

Responsibilities include conducting food safety inspections, qualitative audits, and data entry for FSQ activities, with emphasis on GMP and SSOP adherence. Strong attention to detail and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems or ability to quickly learn them.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist FSQ Management in maintenance of overall product quality and safety.
• Notify Level 2 leadership for non-conformances and document appropriately.
• Perform finished product testing and data entry for FSQ activities.
• Conduct Food Safety Inspections in production environment.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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.

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).

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 tasks and to delegat e them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and /or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent Preferred .

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

This position requires the ability to travel; pre-employment and screening of Motor Vehicle Record every two years and 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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.