FSQ Technician

Blount Fine Foods; Warren (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with Company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Education Assistance Program

Life Insurance and Short-Term Injury

Discounts on Blount products

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods in Warren, RI, is seeking a Second Shift FSQ Technician to support the QA team in maintaining product quality and safety throughout production. You will assist with testing, inspections, and documentation, ensuring compliance with GMP/SSOP and batch records, while contributing to continuous improvement and accurate data entry.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in food handling or manufacturing; training is provided for equipment and QA processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; additional certifications a plus.
• Food handling and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience verifying paperwork and documentation.
• Willingness to perform shift-based quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assist FSQ leadership and perform daily QA tasks.
• Notify higher levels when non-conformances are noted and document properly.
• Perform finished product testing and data entry for FSQ activities.
• Conduct food safety inspections in production areas.
• Audit batch records and packaging to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

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 that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

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 that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

This position is second shift.

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.
• 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
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments as required
• Inspect finished product for food safety hazards including foreign material.
• 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
• Paperwork verification experience preferred

We Offer

• 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