FSQ Tech II

Blount Fine Foods; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods in Fall River, MA is seeking an FSQ Technician to assist with maintaining product quality and safety across production lines. This third-shift position requires meticulous tasks and documentation, contributing to compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include sample collection, testing, data entry, and daily quality records while coordinating with shift leadership. Prior food handling and manufacturing experience is preferred, with teamwork and reliability as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Food handling experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Customer service experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of overall product quality and safety.
• Document FSQ responsibilities and tasks.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly quality tasks and inspections.
• Record data and assist with lab testing and validations.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and organize retained products.
• Perform finished product testing and data entry.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly checks and inspections.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family‑owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant‑quality products to America including single‑serve grab‑n‑go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences, including those with specialty certifications such as organic, gluten‑free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

The pay range for this job is $20.00 to $20.50 per hour.

Shifts are 9 pm – 5:30 am or 12 am – 8:30 am. This is a third‑shift position.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives leadership and daily direction from shift FSQ Sr. Technician & Supervisor.
• Routinely observes production activities to assure consistency and conformance to standards, as well as providing improvement suggestions.
• Assists in the effective completion and documentation of daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled tasks as required.
• Notifies FSQ Sr. Tech or Tech Level 3 when non‑conformances are noted, assists with scheduling product evaluations, and assuring proper documentation.
• Assists Quality Management with verification and validation by collecting the required data.
• Performs required finished product testing and the effective completion of documentation and data entry.
• Maintains the condition of the FSQ supplies required for daily operation.
• Organizes finished product retains.
• Conducts Food Safety Inspections in the production environment (i.e. inter‑batch cleaning).
• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
• Executes visual chemistry tests on raw materials, water sources, in‑process samples, environmental samples and finished products.
• May be responsible for performing QPE and Packout auditing for batch adherence and label and code quality.
• Tracks, verifies and records raw material specification and COAs.
• Informs the team of raw material issues.
• Operates, maintains and calibrates laboratory instruments as required.
• Ensures compliance of incoming labels and packaging.
• May complete FSQ related production records to assure conformance to requirements.
• Inspects finished product for food safety hazards including foreign material.
• Files QA documentation as requested.
• Performs other duties with similar skill, work conditions, and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Food handling experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Customer service experience welcomed.

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 locations