FSQ Technician

Blount Fine Foods Corp.; Warren, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 Disable

Discounts on Blount products

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods is seeking a detail-oriented FSQ team member for the second shift to assist in maintaining product quality and safety. You will support the FSQ Management with documentation and daily tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

The role involves inspections, data entry, sample testing, and coordination with QA leadership to ensure compliance with GMP/SSOP standards and packaging specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Food handling experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Paperwork verification experience preferred.

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

High School Diploma

Food handling experience

Manufacturing experience

Paperwork verification experience

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 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